power_plant
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noun
1.
a plant, including engines, dynamos, etc., and the building or buildings necessary for the generation of power, as electric or nuclear power.
2.
the machinery for supplying power for a particular mechanical process or operation.
3.
the engine, motor, or other power source along with related ignition, transmission, etc., components of a vehicle, aircraft, machine, etc.
Also, pow·er·plant.
Origin:
1885–90
1885–90
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| power plant | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the complex, including machinery, associated equipment, and the structure housing it, that is used in the generation of power, esp electrical power |
| 2. | the equipment supplying power to a particular machine or for a particular operation or process |
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But that energy you're charging it with could come from a power plant burning natural gas.
The power plant's sulfur-dioxide scrubber produces gypsum as a by-product, which is used by a nearby wallboard manufacturer.
Taking apart a nuclear power plant that has reached the end of its life is a complicated task.
Thus, whatever materials are used in a deuterium-tritium fusion power plant will have to endure serious punishment.
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