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regulator

re·gu·la·tor

UK/ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.leɪ.tə/ US/ˈɹɛɡ.jə.leɪ.tə/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.

2.
3.

a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

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Origin

From regulate + -or.

Phrases

  • acidity regulator
  • battery regulator
  • voltage regulator

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