How Do You Spell THERMOSTATED?

Pronunciation: [θˈɜːmə͡ʊstˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "thermostated" is spelled /ˈθɜrməˌsteɪtɪd/ in IPA phonetic transcription. It is the past tense of "thermostat," which means to control the temperature of a system or a device. The word is spelled with "t-h-e-r-m-o-s-t-a-t-e-d," which reflects its roots in the Greek words "therme" meaning "heat" and "statos" meaning "standing." The suffix "-ed" is added to indicate that the action has already occurred in the past. This word is commonly used in the field of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

THERMOSTATED Meaning and Definition

1. Thermostated is an adjective derived from the noun "thermostat." It refers to anything that is controlled or regulated by a thermostat or temperature control system.

   In the context of heating and cooling systems, thermostated describes devices, equipment, or systems that are equipped with a thermostat to maintain a desired temperature. For example, a thermostated room or space is one that is equipped with a temperature control system to ensure that the temperature remains at a specific level, regardless of external factors. This could include heating or cooling units, such as an air conditioner, radiator, or central heating system, that are specifically designed to respond to the signals sent by a thermostat and maintain a consistent temperature.

   Beyond HVAC systems, thermostated can also apply to laboratory equipment, industrial machinery, or any other apparatus that is fitted with a thermostat for accurate temperature control. For instance, a thermostated water bath refers to a device used in scientific experiments that maintains a constant temperature by means of a built-in thermostat.

   The term thermostated encompasses the concept of precise temperature regulation, usually by means of an automated or manual thermostat, ensuring that the desired temperature is achieved and maintained in a given environment or within a specific piece of equipment.

Common Misspellings for THERMOSTATED

• rhermostated
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• ghermostated
• yhermostated
• 6hermostated
• 5hermostated
• tgermostated
• tbermostated
• tnermostated
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• tyermostated
• thwrmostated
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• theemostated

Etymology of THERMOSTATED

The word "thermostated" is derived from the noun "thermostat" combined with the suffix "-ed".

"Thermostat" is a noun formed by combining the prefix "thermo-" meaning "heat" and the root "-stat" meaning "to control or regulate". A thermostat is a device that regulates or controls temperature, typically by turning a heating or cooling system on or off at a certain temperature.

The addition of the suffix "-ed" to "thermostat" forms the past participle of the verb "thermostate". This verb is not commonly used in current English, but it would be used to describe the action of regulating temperature using a thermostat, or the state of being controlled by a thermostat.

Similar spelling words for THERMOSTATED

• thermos bottle,
• thermos flask,
• thermosphere,
• thermistor,
• thermoset,
• thermostat,
• thermostatic,
• thermostatics.