English > power plant: 1 sense > noun 1, artifactMeaning | An electrical generating station. |
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Synonyms | power station, powerhouse |
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Part of | power system, power grid, grid | A system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region |
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Parts | busbar, bus | An electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits |
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turbogenerator | generator consisting of a steam turbine coupled to an electric generator for the production of electric power |
Narrower | wind farm, wind park, wind energy facility | A power plant that uses wind turbines to generate electricity |
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Broader | station | A facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose |
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Spanish | central eléctrica, central, estación eléctrica, estación generadora, planta eléctrica |
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Catalan | central elèctrica, central, planta elèctrica |
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