Of course this got me wondering about the etymology:

-stat

noun combining form

1: stabilizing agent or device thermostat

2: instrument for reflecting (something specified) constantly in one direction heliostat

3: agent causing inhibition of growth without destruction bacteriostat

  • ObM@lemmy.world
    4·
    1 个月前

    I think for those classic clicky dumb thermostats they should be called thermochaser.

    You dial up a temp and that’s pretty much the least likely temp that you’re setting, the f****** think will overshoot panic, u-turn dive back past the set-point hit the breaks u-turn again apply full throttle.

    Or perhaps a thermotease. For when you do that fine adjustment to try and make it just barely click then 10 seconds later it’s too hot or cold… so you give it anither tiny tweak thinking you gotta be close but no, it’s miles away from clicking - burning away, quietly mocking you.

  • floo@retrolemmy.comEnglish
    25·
    1 个月前

    It is. Just in Latin. “Statum“ is the Latin word for “now” or “immediately”. “Thermo-” is a prefix which refers to temperature, especially when talking about heat.

    Roughly translated, it means “temperature now!”

    • toofpic@lemmy.world
      42·
      1 个月前

      no, it’s not “Now!” (what does that even mean?)
      “stat” is about something that stands/remains stable (from Greek “statos”)
      The temperature is static (another example of a word derived from that)

      • floo@retrolemmy.comEnglish
        23·
        1 个月前

        Nope. statum is the accusatory singular of status

        Its Latin.

        You were right about “thermos” being Greek

        • SLVRDRGN@lemmy.world
          21·
          1 个月前

          The word thermostat comes from the Greek “thermos” (heat) and “status” (standing or stationary), which translated loosely means “keep heat at a steady level.”

          The thermostat’s actual function is to turn on the compressor when the ambient air temperature is higher than the set temperature of the unit. So it’s more about keeping things stable, not a demand of temperature. Amazing how quickly you went to block someone for pointing out something different than you (and correctly so). Does this point out insecurity on their end or yours?

          edit: source of info.

        • toofpic@lemmy.world
          23·
          1 个月前

          Yeah, whatever, “temperature now!”, you’re super intelligent and a polyglot.

          • floo@retrolemmy.comEnglish
            13·
            1 个月前

            Way to project your own insecurities, lol

            I think it’s time for you to step away from the computer and go outside.

            blocked