regulator
reg·u·la·tor
noun \ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tər also ˈrā-\Definition of REGULATOR
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: one that regulates
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Examples of REGULATOR
- <the voltage regulator will make sure your car's alternator gets the right amount of electricity>
First Known Use of REGULATOR
1655
Related to REGULATOR
- Synonyms
- controller, control
Rhymes with REGULATOR
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