power station
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of power station
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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At the Kuchurgan power station, located on the shore of a reservoir bordering Ukraine, she discovers how a facility that once powered a chunk of the former Soviet empire now enables a digital gold rush.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Low-enriched uranium - typically 3-5% purity - is enough to produce reactor fuel required for a nuclear power station, but weapons-grade uranium needs to be at least 90% enriched.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
A drone strike triggered a fire near a nuclear power station in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels.
From Barron's ● May 17, 2026
Research by his organization suggests that the Labadie power station stands to gain from every major action rolling back coal plant regulations.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
And at other locations in the district: the railroad, the granary, the power station, and the armory.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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