generating station

noun

Meaning

A facility where electrical power is produced from sources like coal, nuclear energy, or water.

Examples

The old generating station was replaced by a new, more efficient one.
Nuclear generating stations require strict safety protocols.

Synonyms: power plant, electric utility, central

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generating station

noun

Pronunciation: ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ ˈsteɪʃən

Definition

A facility where electrical power is produced from sources like coal, nuclear energy, or water.

Examples

The old generating station was replaced by a new, more efficient one.
Nuclear generating stations require strict safety protocols.

How to Use generating station

generating station for X (prepositional phrase): Indicates the purpose or source of power for something. — "This generating station provides power for the entire region."
operate a generating station (collocation): To manage and run a power plant. — "The company was contracted to operate the new generating station."

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