Powerplant: meaning, definitions and examples
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powerplant
[ ˈpaʊəˌplænt ]
energy production
A powerplant is a facility that generates electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. Powerplants can use various sources of energy such as coal, natural gas, nuclear, or renewable sources like wind or solar power.
Synonyms
electricity plant, generation facility, power station.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| powerplant |
This seems to be a duplicate of the first term. It also refers to the facility that generates electricity.
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| power station |
Commonly used in British English and often used in everyday conversation to describe a place where electricity is produced.
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| electricity plant |
Used in more technical or formal situations to specify a facility that generates electricity.
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| generation facility |
A broader term used in formal and technical contexts, can refer to facilities generating electricity from various sources, including renewable energies.
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Examples of usage
- The powerplant in our city is powered by natural gas.
- The powerplant is responsible for providing electricity to thousands of households.
- The government is investing in building new powerplants to meet the growing demand for electricity.
Translations
Translations of the word "powerplant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 usina de energia
🇮🇳 बिजली संयंत्र
🇩🇪 Kraftwerk
🇮🇩 pembangkit listrik
🇺🇦 електростанція
🇵🇱 elektrownia
🇯🇵 発電所 (はつでんしょ)
🇫🇷 centrale électrique
🇪🇸 planta de energía
🇹🇷 güç santrali
🇰🇷 발전소 (발전소)
🇸🇦 محطة توليد الطاقة
🇨🇿 elektrárna
🇸🇰 elektráreň
🇨🇳 发电厂 (发电厂)
🇸🇮 elektrarna
🇮🇸 orkuver
🇰🇿 электр станциясы
🇬🇪 ელექტროსადგური
🇦🇿 elektrik stansiyası
🇲🇽 planta de energía
Etymology
The term 'powerplant' originated in the late 19th century as a combination of 'power' and 'plant', referring to a facility where power is generated. With the advancement of technology, powerplants have evolved to utilize a variety of energy sources for electricity generation, playing a crucial role in modern society's energy infrastructure.
See also: empower, overpower, overpowered, overpowering, powered, powerful, powerfully, powerhouse, powering, powerless, powerlessly, powerlessness, powers, superpower.