power plant
Americannoun
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a plant, including engines, dynamos, etc., and the building or buildings necessary for the generation of power, as electric or nuclear power.
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the machinery for supplying power for a particular mechanical process or operation.
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the engine, motor, or other power source along with related ignition, transmission, etc., components of a vehicle, aircraft, machine, etc.
noun
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the complex, including machinery, associated equipment, and the structure housing it, that is used in the generation of power, esp electrical power
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the equipment supplying power to a particular machine or for a particular operation or process
Etymology
Origin of power plant
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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In Kuwait, a small fire broke out at a power plant after a drone was intercepted, a government official said.
Qatar said it was still assessing damage after Iranian drones attacked an energy facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City and a water tank at a power plant.
That type of price jump would push up the cost of fuel for cars, power plants and more the world over, rippling through the broader economy and markets.
Balancing the two is critical in maintaining the health of the grid: Both undersupply and oversupply of electricity demand can cause power plants to fail, resulting in blackouts and repair challenges.
He convened the country’s Defense Council to deploy soldiers and equipment around key facilities as well as boost police patrols around power plants, distribution stations, and control centers.
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