English word clinostat comes from English clino- (Bed; reclining. Slope or angle.), English -stat
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| clino- | English (eng) | Bed; reclining. Slope or angle. |
| -stat | English (eng) | Forming nouns naming scientific instruments that act to render the prefixed element stationary or static in some respect. |
| clinostat | English (eng) | A rotating device that is used to investigate gravitropism in plants. |