powered
adjective
(of a machine, vehicle, etc.) having a specified fuel or prime mover.
self-powered
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a word derived from
powered.
Example Sentences
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"That's when quantum effects stop being abstract and start becoming useful -- supporting future applications ranging from self-powered sensors and wearable technology to ultra-fast components for next-generation wireless networks."
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026
“The addition of the first self-powered, zero-emission passenger train takes this progress even further, amplifying our university’s commitment to investing in clean energy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2024
Today, it’s considered a forerunner of the tricycle, but at the time, the unique invention hinted at the potential uses of self-powered, wheeled devices.
From National Geographic ● Jul. 14, 2023
Such a self-powered device would be ideal for use in the field.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 11, 2022
They had mounted a heavy machine-gun to point seaward and a self-powered spotlight, not turned on, rested nearby.
From The Sensitive Man by Poul William Anderson
