Het elektriciteitsnet
Example: Het elektriciteitsnet levert stroom aan alle huizen in de stad.
Definition
"Het elektriciteitsnet" refers to the interconnected system of electrical lines, transformers, and equipment that delivers electricity from power plants to homes and businesses, ensuring a continuous and reliable supply of electrical energy across a region or city.
Etymology
The term "het elektriciteitsnet" comes from Dutch, combining "elektriciteit" meaning electricity, originally from the Greek word 'ēlektron' (amber), known for its static electricity properties, and "net", meaning network. Together, they describe the network that distributes electrical power. Did you know? The concept of an electricity grid evolved as cities expanded and the need for widespread power distribution grew.
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"Het elektriciteitsnet" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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