— thermostatic , adj. — thermostatically , adv.
/therr"meuh stat'/ , n. , v. , thermostatted or thermostated; thermostatting or thermostating .
n.
1. a device, including a relay actuated by thermal conduction or convection, that functions to establish and maintain a desired temperature automatically or signals a change in temperature for manual adjustment.
v.t.
2. to equip or control with a thermostat.
[ 1825-35; THERMO- + -STAT ]