power station

noun

Examples of power station in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Of course, the bombs placed in the French power station in the 1970s didn’t stop the country from growing into Europe’s biggest generator of nuclear power. Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 7 Aug. 2024 According to Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam, the Israeli strikes hit oil tanks and a power station. Thom Poole, CNN, 20 July 2024 This portable power station features high-capacity batteries and solar panels, providing a reliable energy source for camping, emergencies, and off-grid adventures. Kristi Arnold, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024 Originally, the national grid was driven by big power stations built fairly close to large population centres. The Week Uk, theweek, 16 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for power station 

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Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of power station was in 1887

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“Power station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20station. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

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power station

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