Powerplant: meaning, definitions and examples

⚡

Add to dictionary

powerplant

[ ˈpaʊəˌplænt ]

^{Context #1}

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

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

Word origin

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.