The phrase
"natural thermostat" refers to the body's ability to regulate and maintain its temperature. It means that our bodies can adjust and stay at a comfortable temperature without external assistance.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«natural»
«thermostat»
Sentences with «natural thermostat»
- That is thanks to a fortunate natural thermostat: when humid air gets hot, it rises and causes storms that cool things down. (newscientist.com)
- The Earth has a number of natural thermostats, including clouds, which can either trap heat and turn up the temperature, or reflect sunlight and help cool the planet. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
- A team led by the University of Colorado Boulder has found the mechanism behind the sudden onset of a «natural thermostat» in Earth's upper atmosphere that dramatically cools the air after it has been heated by violent solar activity. (sciencedaily.com)
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