. something that is extraordinary or outstanding of its kind: The storm was a doozie, with winds of fifty miles an hour. doozie up, to make more attractive or appealing, as by adding features or ornaments, cleaning or repairing, or clothing brightly: You'll have to doozie up the house before you can sell it. Origin of doozie Expand
What is a rheostat? A rheostat is a variable resistor which is used to control current. They are able to vary the resistance in a circuit without interruption. The construction is very similar to the construction of a potentiometers. It uses only two connections, even when 3 terminals (as in a potentiometer) are present.
The Thermostat is a battery operated unit that can be placed in any location throughout your home (up to 500 feet from the Receiver) and will transmit radio signals to the Receiver. It can be mounted to your wall, carried in your hand, or set on a table or shelf using its built-in easel stand.