regulator, n.
(regulators)
freq. cnt. 1
any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
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freq. cnt.: 1
freq. cnt.: 1
regulator
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aperture
ballcock, ball cock
draft
faucet, spigot
peg
petcock
register
safety valve, relief valve, escape valve, escape cock, escape
sluicegate, sluice valve, floodgate, penstock, head gate, water gate
thermostat, thermoregulator
hypernym
a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)
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governor
regulator
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an official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest
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regulator
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