The power plant
Example: Power plant generates electricity from various energy sources
Definition
"The power plant" refers to a facility where electrical power is generated by converting various energy sources such as fossil fuels, nuclear energy, or renewable resources into electricity for distribution and use.
Etymology
The term "the power plant" combines 'power,' derived from the Latin 'potentia,' meaning ability or strength, and 'plant,' from the Old English 'plante,' referring to an installation or factory. Originally, 'plant' denoted machinery or equipment, so 'power plant' literally means a facility equipped to produce power.
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"The power plant" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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