Definition of Power station

1. Noun. An electrical generating station.

Exact synonyms: Power Plant, Powerhouse
Terms within: Bus, Busbar, Turbogenerator
Group relationships: Grid, Power Grid, Power System
Generic synonyms: Station
Specialized synonyms: Wind Energy Facility, Wind Farm, Wind Park

Definition of Power station

1. Noun. an industrial complex where electricity is produced. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Power Station

power pop
power pylon
power saw
power saws
power series
power service
power set
power sets
power sharing
power shovel
power slide
power snack
power snacks
power source
power sources
power station (current term)
power stations
power steering
power strip
power structure
power suit
power supplies
power supply
power surge
power surges
power system
power takeoff
power tap
power taps
power tool

Literary usage of Power station

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Engineering Index Annual for by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1919)
"Cincinnati's New loo.ooo-Kilowatt power station (88818). ... Features of West End power station. Coal Conservation Coal Conservation Suggestions for the ..."

2. The Engineering Index Annual for by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1908)
"The Long Island City power station. AD Williams, Jr. An illustrated detailed description of one of the stations which will furnish power to operate ..."

3. The Engineering Index Annual for by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1908)
"The Steam power station of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, Minneapolis. Illustrated description of a steam- driven electrical generating station having ..."

4. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"... to make the power station as nearly fireproof as possible and hence brick, steel and concrete are the most suitable materials of construction. ..."

5. The Engineering Index Annual for by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1907)
"Summarizes the practice in power station design, equipment and operation, ... 79818 C. Power Houses The Long Island City power station of the Pennsylvania ..."

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