ˌstat, usu -ad.+V noun combining form
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin -stata, from Greek -statēs one that causes to stand, from the stem of histanai to cause to stand — more at stand
1. : apparatus or agent for keeping (something specified) stable or stationary
gyro stat
2. : device for regulating or for maintaining (something specified) in a constant state
cryo stat
rheo stat
thermo stat
3. : instrument for reflecting (something specified) constantly in one direction
helio stat
sidero stat
4. : device for studying (something specified) in a state of rest
hydro stat
5. : agent causing inhibition of growth without destruction
bacterio stat
fungi stat