La subestació
Example: La subestació controla la distribució d'energia elèctrica local.
Definition
"La subestació" refers to a facility in an electrical power system where voltage is transformed from high to low or vice versa, enabling the distribution and control of electrical energy to local areas. It plays a crucial role in managing the flow of electricity safely and efficiently.
Etymology
The term "la subestació" comes from the Latin roots 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'below' and 'statio' meaning 'station' or 'standing place.' It literally refers to a 'sub-station' in an electrical network. Did you know? The concept of substations emerged with the development of electrical grids in the late 19th century to optimize power distribution.
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"La subestació" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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