Die Grundlast
Example: Die Grundlast der Stromversorgung muss ständig gewährleistet sein.
Definition
"Die Grundlast" refers to the minimum continuous level of electrical power supply that must be maintained to meet the constant demand in an energy system. It is the baseline energy required to ensure the stability and reliability of the power grid at all times.
Etymology
The term "die Grundlast" comes from German, where "Grund" means 'base' or 'foundation,' and "Last" means 'load' or 'burden.' Together, they describe the foundational load that must always be met in an energy supply system. Did you know? This concept is essential in power engineering to distinguish stable demand from peak consumption.
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"Die Grundlast" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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