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regulator

UK
/ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.leɪ.tə/
US
/ˈrɛɡ.jə.leɪ.tɚ/

Translations

regulatornoun
regulators
pl
UK
/ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.leɪ.tə/
US
/ˈrɛɡ.jə.leɪ.tɚ/
The scuba diver checked the regulator to ensure a steady supply of air.
Le plongeur a vérifié le régulateur pour garantir un apport d’air constant.
The thermostat acts as a regulator for the heating system.
Le thermostat agit comme régulateur du système de chauffage.
Additional translations
régulateurAu sens d’organisme ou d’autorité de surveillance d’un secteur.
Synonyms
governor
overseer
manager
modulator
supervisor
administrator
controller
regulatoradjective
UK
/ˈreɡ.jʊ.leɪ.tə/
US
/ˈrɛɡ.jə.leɪ.tɚ/
Used attributively before nouns to denote something that regulates (e.g., 'regulator gene').
régulateurComme adjectif, au sens de « qui régule » ; fém. : régulatrice.
A regulator gene influences the expression of other genes.
Un gène régulateur influence l’expression d’autres gènes.
Synonyms
regulating
ruling
directive
managerial
administrative
supervisory
governing
controlling
regulative
regulatory

Definitions

regulatornoun
A device used to control the flow of gas, liquid, or electricity.
The scuba diver checked the regulator to ensure a steady supply of air.
An official or organization that supervises a particular industry or activity.
The financial regulator imposed new rules to prevent market manipulation.
A person or thing that regulates something.
The thermostat acts as a regulator for the heating system.
regulatoradjective
Serving to regulate; having a controlling or moderating function.
A regulator gene influences the expression of other genes.
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