thermostatic

American  

[thur-muh-stat-ik] / ˌθɜr məˈstæt ɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or functioning as a thermostat.

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Other Word Forms

• nonthermostatic adjective
• thermostatically adverb

Example Sentences

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

“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

This points us to one of the most important aspects of thermostatic public opinion.

From Seattle Times

“As humans, we are becoming thermostatic — we don’t like to feel hot or cold, we don’t like to sweat, we prefer to go from perfectly air-conditioned houses to our cars to work,” he says.

From New York Times

Americans hopefully will remain, as the polls indicate, thermostatic: when things get too hot, they’ll turn down the heat.

From The Guardian