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| reg·u·la·tor [ réggyə làytər ] (plural reg·u·la·tors) |
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1. control mechanism: a mechanism that controls something such as pressure, temperature, speed, or voltage
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2. controlling official: an official who controls a particular activity and makes certain that regulations are complied with
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 the industry regulator
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3. very accurate timepiece: a very accurate watch or clock, used as a standard by which others are set
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4. genetics Same as regulator gene
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