The power grid
Example: Power grid connects producers and consumers of electricity
Definition
"The power grid" refers to a complex network of electrical transmission lines, substations, transformers, and distribution systems that deliver electricity from producers to consumers, ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of electrical power across a region or country.
Etymology
The term "the power grid" combines "power," derived from the Latin 'potere' meaning ability or capacity, with "grid," which originally referred to a framework of intersecting bars or lines. The phrase evolved to describe the interconnected network essential for distributing electrical energy.
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"The power grid" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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