regulator
regulator is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, regulator is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofregulator
- A device that controls or limits something.
Example: "The voltage regulator stopped working and the resulting overload destroyed the device."
- A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.
- A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.
- A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes.
- A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive.
- A bulldozer (member of intimidating group of white US Southerners).
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