simmerstat en · NOUN
Etymology
From simmer + -stat, modelled on thermostat.
Meanings
- An electrical control device that turns a heating element such as a stove, hotplate or grill on and off in a user-selectable duty cycle: for example, five of every 20 seconds.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| simmerstats | Number=Plur | lexicographic |