Thermostat: meaning, definitions and examples
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thermostat
[ หฮธษหrmษstรฆt ]
temperature control
A thermostat is a device that automatically regulates temperature, typically by controlling heating and cooling systems in homes or vehicles. They can be programmable or smart, allowing users to set specific temperatures at different times or control them remotely.
Synonyms
climate control, temperature regulator.
Examples of usage
- I adjusted the thermostat to maintain a comfortable temperature.
- The new thermostat can be controlled via a smartphone app.
- She installed a smart thermostat to save on energy bills.
Translations
Translations of the word "thermostat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น termostato
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฅเคฐเฅเคฎเฅเคธเฅเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Thermostat
๐ฎ๐ฉ termostat
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตัะผะพััะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ termostat
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใผใขในใฟใใ
๐ซ๐ท thermostat
๐ช๐ธ termostato
๐น๐ท termostat
๐ฐ๐ท ์จ๋ ์กฐ์ ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑู ูุณุชุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ termostat
๐ธ๐ฐ termostat
๐จ๐ณ ๆธฉๆงๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ termostat
๐ฎ๐ธ hitastรฝring
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะผะพััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแกแขแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ termostat
๐ฒ๐ฝ termostato
Etymology
The word 'thermostat' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the combination of two Greek roots: 'thermo-', meaning heat, and 'statos', meaning standing or stable. The term first entered the English lexicon in the 1890s as heating technology evolved. Early thermostats were basic devices used for manual control of heating systems, but advancements in technology have led to the development of more sophisticated electronic and programmable thermostats. These modern devices can automatically adjust heating and cooling systems based on preset schedules or real-time data, reflecting broader trends in home automation and energy efficiency.