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substation

nounfemininetechnicaltécnico/subɨʃtɐˈsɐ̃w̃/sub·es·ta·ção

Definition

1

An installation where electrical power is transformed and/or distributed from generating plants or other substations.

Usage examples

The power from the dam is routed through a substation before entering the grid.
Workers were repairing the damaged substation after the storm.

Synonyms

Common combinations

electrical substationtransformer substation