Compensator - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈkɒmpenseɪtə|
Brit.
|ˈkɒmpenseɪtə|
noun
- (literally) A party or thing which compensates, pays or otherwise provides a compensation
- Any device used to compensate for something, notably to achieve a better balance
- A building control device used to deliver the compensation relationship or curve between the air temperature outside a building and the temperature of water or air provided to spaces or zones within the building for purposes of heating or cooling.
- Any device used to compensate for something, notably to achieve a better balance
- A building control device used to deliver the compensation relationship or curve between the air temperature outside a building and the temperature of water or air provided to spaces or zones within the building for purposes of heating or cooling.
Compensators ensure less heat is provided to a room on a warmer day. They may be implemented mechanically, electronically or in software.
- (nautical) One of several small magnets placed in the binnacle to neutralize the effect of the ship's metal on the compassExtra examples
His enthusiasm compensates for his lack of skill.
The price of the item has been reduced to compensate for a defect.
She was not compensated for the damage done to her car.
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