ALL meanings of regulator
reg·u·la·tor
R r - noun regulator a person or thing that regulates. 1
- noun regulator Horology. an adjustable device in a clock or a watch for making it go faster or slower. a master clock, usually of great accuracy, against which other clocks are checked. 1
- noun regulator Machinery. a governor mechanism for regulating the flow of fuel, steam, etc., to an engine in order to maintain constant speed under varying load or resistance. a valve for regulating the pressure of flowing gas or liquid to maintain a predetermined pressure. any of various mechanisms for maintaining a temperature, a level of liquid in a tank, etc. 1
- noun regulator Electricity. a device for maintaining a designated characteristic, as voltage or current, at a predetermined value, or for varying it according to a predetermined plan. 1
- noun regulator a device on scuba equipment for regulating the rate at which compressed air is fed through a breathing tube in proportion to the depth of water. 1
- noun regulator a device for maintaining a constant gas pressure. 1
- noun regulator (initial capital letter) American History. a member of any of several bands or committees in North Carolina (1767–71), formed to resist certain abuses, as extortion by officials. (in newly settled areas) a member of any band or committee organized to preserve order before the establishment of regular legal authority. 1
- noun regulator official controller 1
- noun regulator regulating body 1
- noun regulator diving: breathing apparatus 1
- noun regulator controlling mechanism 1
- countable noun regulator A regulator is a person or organization appointed by a government to regulate an area of activity such as banking or industry. 0
- countable noun regulator A regulator is a device or mechanism that automatically controls something, such as the temperature in a room or the growth of a person's body. 0
- noun regulator a person or thing that regulates 0
- noun regulator the mechanism, including the hairspring and the balance wheel, by which the speed of a timepiece is regulated 0
- noun regulator a timepiece, known to be accurate, by which others are timed and regulated 0
- noun regulator any of various mechanisms or devices, such as a governor valve, for controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, voltage, etc 0
- noun regulator a gene the product of which controls the synthesis of a product from another gene 0
- noun regulator a mechanism for controlling or governing the movement of machinery, the flow of liquids, gases, electricity, steam, etc.; governor 0
- noun regulator the part of the works of a watch or clock by which its speed is adjusted 0
- noun regulator an accurate timepiece serving as a standard by which others are regulated 0
- noun regulator A regulator is a mechanism or device that controls something such as pressure, temperature, or fluid flow. 0