Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thermoregulator
noun
/ˌθɜːrməˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtər/
Definition
A thermoregulator is a system or device that maintains an optimal temperature for various processes or organisms.
Examples
- The human body acts as a thermoregulator by perspiring to cool down when overheated.
- In engineering, thermoregulators are used to ensure machinery operates within safe temperature limits.
- Animals have evolved various adaptations as thermoregulators to survive in extreme climates.
Meaning
It refers to mechanisms that help control body temperature or regulate thermal conditions in a specific environment.
Synonyms
- temperature control
- heat regulator
- climate controller
