pyrostat

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A thermostat, especially one operating at high temperatures; (originally) specifically a device for automatically regulating the draught through a chimney.

- Any of various automatic devices for detecting a fire and triggering an alarm, sprinkler system, etc.


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Origin:
mid 19th century; earliest use found in Andrew Ure (1778–1857), chemist




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