Sentences with phrase «rectangle of white plastic»
Yes, round thermostats have been around since the 1950s (thanks, Honeywell), but a thermostat by modern standards was a utilitarian rectangle of white plastic you hid in a hallway and approached only when you wanted to adjust the temperature.
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It's a boxy rectangle of white plastic with a matte finish (though it comes with a leather cover).