thermostatic
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nonthermostatic adjective
- thermostatically adverb
Example Sentences
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I think there’s a sort of known tendency—and we’ve seen it this century, among voters, especially the year after a presidential election—to react in a thermostatic way.
From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025
Correction 20 October: An earlier version of this article contained figures for an oven that were not adjusted for thermostatic controls and for a microwave that did not reflect inefficiency.
From BBC • Oct. 20, 2022
“In addition to sensors, it’s designed for actuators as well — things like door locks, window shades, light bulbs, wall plugs, water valves, thermostats, thermostatic radiator valves, alarm sirens, etc.,” says Siddha.
From The Verge • Jul. 29, 2022
This points us to one of the most important aspects of thermostatic public opinion.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2021
Charles continued to wear the suit and Edwin insisted on his making the preliminary preparations for the mass-production of thermostatic fabric.
From The Standardized Man by Bartholomew, Stephen
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