Definition

1. Noun:
   • An electrical generating station: A facility designed for the generation and distribution of electric power on a large scale. It is an industrial plant where electrical power is produced for public or industrial use.

Usage

• The word "power station" is a compound noun. It is used to refer to the physical infrastructure where electricity is generated.
• It is typically modified by the type of fuel or energy source used (e.g., coal-fired power station, nuclear power station, hydroelectric power station).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new solar power station will provide energy for over 10,000 homes.
  • The city's main power station is located near the river.
  • Engineers are working to modernize the aging power station.

Advanced Usage

• "To be sited/near/located at a power station": Describes the geographical placement of the facility.
  • The new factory will be sited next to the existing power station.
• "Power station output/capacity": Refers to the amount of electricity the station can produce.
  • The power station's output was reduced during the maintenance period.

Variants and Related Words

• Power plant (n): A common synonym for "power station," used interchangeably in many contexts.
• Generating station (n): A more technical term with the same meaning.
• Substation (n): A facility that transforms voltage from high to low, or the reverse, for distribution. It is part of the electrical grid but is not where power is .

Synonyms

• Generating plant
• Power plant
• Electrical generating station

Antonyms

• There is no direct antonym, but concepts like power consumer or load represent the opposite side of the electrical system.

Related Phrases

• Base load power station: A power station that runs continuously to meet the minimum level of demand.
• Peaking power station: A power station that only operates during periods of high demand.

Noun

1. an electrical generating station