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<p>A <b>thermostat</b> is a regulating device component which senses the <a href="page.php?w=temperature">temperature</a> of a <a href="page.php?w=physical_system">physical system</a> and performs actions so that the system's temperature is maintained near a desired  <a href="page.php?w=setpoint_%28control_system%29">setpoint</a>.</p>

<p>Thermostats are used in any device or system that heats or cools to a setpoint temperature. Examples include building <a href="page.php?w=heating">heating</a>, <a href="page.php?w=central_heating">central heating</a>,</p><p>
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