noun
Meaning 1
A thermostat designed to operate at high temperatures.
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Standard Lemma guide
pyrostat
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noun
Meaning 2
An automatic draught-regulator for chimney-stacks, smoke-pipes, etc.
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noun
Meaning 3
a thermostat that operates at very high temperatures
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: thermostat, thermoregulator
History
Etymology
From pyro- + -stat.