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regulator 1. any of various mechanisms or devices, such as a governor valve, for controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, voltage, etc. 2. a gene the product of which controls the synthesis of a product from another gene regulator [′reg·yə‚lād·ər] (control systems) A device that maintains a desired quantity at a predetermined value or varies it according to a predetermined plan. (mining engineering) An opening in a wall or door in the return airway of a district to increase its resistance and reduce the volume of air flowing. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I've set that old regulator up faster and faster, till I've shoved it clear around, but it don't do any good; she just distances every watch in the ship, and clatters along in a way that's astonishing till it is noon, but them eight bells always gets in about ten minutes ahead of her anyway. If individuals enter into a state of society, the laws of that society must be the supreme regulator of their conduct. A Sioux chief, wishing to stop the train, but not knowing how to work the regulator, had opened wide instead of closing the steam-valve, and the locomotive was plunging forward with terrific velocity. |
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