A rede elétrica
Example: A rede elétrica da cidade caiu durante a tempestade.
Definition
"A rede elétrica" refers to the system of interconnected electrical cables, transformers, and other equipment used to distribute electricity from power plants to homes, businesses, and other consumers within a city or region.
Etymology
The term "a rede elétrica" comes from Portuguese, where "rede" means 'network' or 'net' and "elétrica" is the feminine form of "elétrico," meaning 'electric.' Together, they describe the network that carries electrical power. Did you know? The concept of an electrical grid developed as electricity became widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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