power station — A facility for generating electrical power
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A facility for generating electrical power
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpaʊər ˌsteɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The power station worker forgot to bring lunch and had to eat the emergency rations that tasted like cardboard.
- Environmental activists protested outside the coal power station, demanding cleaner energy alternatives.
- The solar power station looks so futuristic that aliens might mistake it for a landing pad.
power station
NOUN[/ˈpaʊər ˌsteɪʃən/]
A facility for generating electrical power
The power station lights up the entire city at night.
The power station's tower creates a sparkling shower
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Power derives from Latin potere, meaning 'to be able' or 'to have strength', while station comes from Latin statio, meaning 'a standing place' or 'a fixed position'. Combined, the term denotes a fixed facility capable of generating electrical power.
Breakdown
power (from Latin potere, 'to be able/have strength') + station (from Latin statio, 'a standing place or fixed position'), literally describing a stationary facility for power generation.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The power station worker forgot to bring lunch and had to eat the emergency rations that tasted like cardboard.”
“Environmental activists protested outside the coal power station, demanding cleaner energy alternatives.”
“The solar power station looks so futuristic that aliens might mistake it for a landing pad.”
“The government plans to replace old power stations with renewable energy facilities by 2030.”
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