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thermostatically

thermostatically

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In a way that a thermostat keeps temperature steady
  • adverb
  • /ˌθɜrməˈstætɪkli/
  • Specialized
: termostáticamente
  • Temperature is regulated by a thermostatically controlled recirculating hot water system.
  • thermostatically controlled

Examples

  • The aquarium has a thermostatically regulated heater to keep the water at the perfect temperature for the fish.

  • All hot holding units, except the infrared heat lamps, were thermostatically controlled units.

    Academic text (1993)

  • I don't deny noting that it's hot, but I flatly refuse to accept that I whine in any situation where that whining is not thermostatically justified, allowing me to blow off steam, if you will.

    Blog text (31)

  • The greenhouse is equipped with a thermostatically controlled heating system to maintain an ideal temperature for the plants.

  • He adjusted the heating settings, ensuring the home remained thermostatically comfortable throughout the winter.

Surface Forms

thermostatically positive

Morphology

thermostatically = thermostatic (transparent) = thermostat + ic + ally

Formed by adding '-ally' to 'thermostatic' (itself 'thermostat' + '-ic'), so the adverbial meaning 'in a manner controlled by a thermostat' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Thermostatically has the parts thermo- ('heat') and -stat ('stay' or 'stand'), like in thermometer and static. A thermostat is a device that makes the heat 'stay' at the right level, so thermostatically means 'in a way controlled by a thermostat' or 'keeps temperature steady'.