Thermostatic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    having or maintaining a consistent temperature not-comparable

    "The shower has a thermostatic water-mixing valve."

  2. 2
    Relating to thermostasis not-comparable
  3. 3
    Reacting to change by attempting to move in the opposite direction. not-comparable

    "Most importantly, Wlezien's results revealed thermostatic responsiveness. That is, when spending increases (decreases), the public's support for more spending decreases (increases), other things being equal."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to a thermostat wordnet

Example

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"The shower has a thermostatic water-mixing valve."

Etymology

From thermo- + -static.

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