Word
substation
Phoneticssub·sta·tion
US/ˈsəbˌsteɪʃən/
UK/sʌbstˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. a building or area where electricity is changed from one voltage to another before it is sent to homes and businesses.
n. a facility where electricity is transformed from high voltage to low voltage for distribution to consumers. Often used in the context of power grids and electrical engineering.
Examples
“The power company built a new substation near the town.”
“During the storm, a lightning strike damaged the substation, causing a temporary power outage across the entire neighborhood.”
“The expansion of the city's infrastructure required the construction of several new high-voltage substations to manage the increased demand for residential and commercial electricity.”
Examples
simple
“The power company built a new substation near the town.”
contextual
“During the storm, a lightning strike damaged the substation, causing a temporary power outage across the entire neighborhood.”
complex
“The expansion of the city's infrastructure required the construction of several new high-voltage substations to manage the increased demand for residential and commercial electricity.”
Real-World Examples
“Police said the woman with knives left the scene and headed north towards an NYPD substation in Times Square.” “The company is also adding high-voltage electrical substations, a new office block, and is expanding its car park.” Scan code
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