Definition

Adverb: In a manner that uses, involves, or is controlled by a thermostat; automatically regulated to maintain a constant temperature.

Usage

The adverb "thermostatically" describes an action or process that is performed or controlled by a thermostat. It is used to modify verbs, indicating that the action is done automatically to regulate temperature.

Examples

• The water heater is thermostatically regulated for safety and efficiency.
• This oven bakes thermostatically, ensuring even heat.
• The laboratory incubator operates thermostatically to maintain the precise environment needed for the experiment.

Advanced Usage

• Technical/Engineering Context: Used to describe systems where feedback control maintains a set temperature.
  • The reaction chamber is thermostatically jacketed to prevent thermal runaway.
• Descriptive Use: Can be used to emphasize precise, automated temperature control in non-technical writing.
  • The luxury spa features pools thermostatically maintained at body temperature.

Variants and Related Words

• Thermostat (n): A device that automatically regulates temperature.
• Thermostatic (adj): Relating to or having the properties of a thermostat (e.g., ).
• Thermostatically Controlled (adj. phrase): A common compound phrase describing a device or system.

Synonyms

• Automatically (with respect to temperature control)
• Regulatedly (rare, in a regulated manner)

Notes on Meaning

"Thermostatically" has a single, specific meaning related to automatic temperature control via a thermostat. It does not describe manual adjustments.

Adverb

1. by thermostat; in a thermostatic manner
   • the temperature is thermostatically controlled