Definition

A device that controls temperature at high levels and can trigger alarms or extinguishers when it detects fire.

Example

The pyrostat activated the fire alarm when the temperature rose too high.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a pyrostat?

Yeah, isn't it something that helps detect fires?

Exactly! It activates alarms when there's a high temperature.

That sounds really important for safety in buildings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pyrostat → It is formed from "pyro-" (from Greek "pur", meaning fire) and "-stat" (from Greek "statos", meaning standing or stationary). The word "pyrostat" refers to a device that stands or remains in place to control or regulate temperature related to fire.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fire' ('pyro-') and something that 'stands' or regulates ('-stat') — that's why a pyrostat is a device that controls temperature related to fire.

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