Pyrostat (Noun)
Meaning
A thermostat that operates at very high temperatures.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pyrostat was designed to maintain the kiln at a consistent 1000 degrees Celsius during the ceramic firing process.
- High-temperature applications require the use of a pyrostat that can withstand extreme heat fluctuations.
- A pyrostat was installed in the blast furnace to regulate the temperature and ensure efficient metal production.
- In order to produce high-quality glass, the pyrostat was calibrated to maintain a precise temperature of 1400 degrees Celsius.
- The laboratory relied on a pyrostat to control the temperature of the heat treatment process for metal alloys.