The grid frequency
Example: Grid frequency indicates stability of electricity system
Definition
"The grid frequency" refers to the rate at which alternating current (AC) cycles in an electrical power grid, usually measured in hertz (Hz). It indicates the stability and balance between electricity supply and demand within the system, critical for ensuring consistent power delivery.
Etymology
The term "the grid frequency" combines 'grid,' referring to the interconnected network for delivering electricity, and 'frequency,' derived from Latin 'frequentia,' meaning 'a crowded or repeated occurrence.' This term emerged with the development of AC power systems to describe the cyclical nature of electric current.
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"The grid frequency" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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