The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word THERMOSTATS
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What does THERMOSTATS mean?
THERMOSTATS noun- A device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.