Word Finder - regulator

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A device that controls or limits something.

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The voltage regulator stopped working and the resulting overload destroyed the device.

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A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.

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A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.

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A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes.

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A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive.

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A bulldozer (member of intimidating group of white US Southerners).

Early indications are that existing registrants might continue to be regulated by their current statutory regulator.

This rocky barrier acts as a regulator for the water received from Albert Edward Nyanza and, by checking the erosion of the river bed, tends to maintain the level of the lake.

The Bill itself does not confer this status on any particular regulator.

In such cases, the regulator can play an important part in protecting the public from dishonest traders.

Disconnect the regulator (left hand thread) with a suitable spanner.

While a CIC can pay dividend or interest to investor, these payments are subject to caps set by the CIC Regulator.

The Trust is responsible to the Independent Regulator for NHS Foundation Trusts, Monitor.

O2's wholesale arm O2 Online has been fined 10,000 by mobile regulator Icstis for a premium service that broke its code of practice.

In between forward and reverse position, the regulator valve supplies steam to the whistle.

The telecoms regulator, Ofcom, says consumers must examine ISPs to " assess which suits them ".

Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine, which is the master regulator of metabolism.

The carbon pile regulator is basically a resistor in series with the generator field coil.

In the meanwhile, however, the firm 's reputation could be wrongly tarnished in the eyes of the regulator and resources expended unnecessarily.

That 's the official position of telecom regulator Oftel.

She was helping hand over an ultimatum from consumer watchdog Energywatch to the industry regulator, Ofgem.

The next step is to run a LP gas yard line, which hooks up to the tank regulator.

If the tank features a K-valve, then odds are your regulator's first stage will lock in place with ease, but if it has a DIN valve, you may require a special adapter in order to secure the first stage.

Attach your regulator to the tank and check the air pressure level.

Take a few breaths with the regulator to determine if the air has any noticeable odors or a foul taste.

The insect growth regulator, pyriproxyfen, inhibits the growth of the flea's larvae and kills the eggs.

Smith Fuse Regulator Rose Lens Ski/Snowboard Goggles from Overstock.com are one option.

The gene that, when defective, causes CF is called the CFTR gene, which stands for cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator.

Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)-The protein responsible for regulating chloride movement across cells in some tissues.

Cope with stress - Bee pollen is a mood regulator and contains the perfect mix of chemicals and amino acids that promote feelings of serenity.

The 2002 and 2003 model Corollas suffered from power window problems, where glass could separate from the window regulator and fall out or break.

Carbonic acid passes from the atmosphere into the ocean as soon as its tension in the latter is the smaller; hence in this respect the ocean acts as a regulator.

This may be secured by using a large water-bath to surround the apparatus, but in experiments of long duration it is necessary to use an accurate temperature regulator.

In every country a small and generally diminishing proportion of the children is born out of wedlock, but the primary regulator of the native growth of a community is the institution of marriage.

The belut or treadle is put into the warp; next to that is the sarsul; a thin piece of wood is laid upon the warp, called chupari or regulator.

Retest with multi meter Meter reads 15- 20 volts alternator is charging too much, regulator is not working properly & needs replacement.

Studies of the domain architecture imply that the gene normally functions as a negative regulator in auxin signaling by damping the positive auxin signals.

The CAA is the UK's specialist aviation regulator.

The Pensions Act 2004 also imposes a statutory obligation on ' whistleblowers ' to report suspected breaches of the legislation to the regulator.

Bunion Regulator (pair) A bunion night splint can be used to reduce the need to use surgical intervention for a bunion Regulator (pair) A bunion night splint can be used to reduce the need to use surgical intervention for a bunion joint.

The diversity of soil animals is also a regulator of ecosystem carbon flow.

The regulator can publicly censure or fine a company or a director who is knowingly involved in a breach " she said.

The Regulator will monitor the compliance of the Foundation Trust with the license.

The disease gene is named CFTR, which stands for cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator.

Like the first stage the 2nd stage scuba regulator uses a diaphragm or piston to open a valve.

The ADV replaces the need to add the diluent manually and functions like an inline second-stage regulator.

It is a negative regulator of telomerase activity and thus inhibits the elongation of telomere length.

A unified advice and assistance function can only be a c h i e ved if the regulator is responsible for awarding charitable status.

OfCom There are some nudges and winks in the report to the as yet inoperative single broadcasting regulator OfCom.

Has the mouthpiece ever slipped off your regulator during a dive?

The regulator mouthpiece passed through a hole in the center of the facemask.

Spring loaded safety valve, steam regulator, steam whistle, steam jet oiler and foot bridge, traditional chain steering.

Uses calor propane and includes a regulator and tubing.

Their regulator was connected to three cylinders, each holding 2,500 psi (about 160 bar) of air.

However, he added that an explicit reference to the adoption of a lead regulator approach would have been welcome.

Ofcom, the newly converged communications regulator, currently costs more than the five regulators it replaced.