power plant
noun
1
: an electric utility generating station
2
: an engine and related parts supplying the motive power of a self-propelled object (such as a rocket or automobile)
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Ukraine wants the ability to strike airfields ammunition depots deeper inside Russia that have been used by Russian President Vladimir Putin to stage devastating attacks on residential neighborhoods and power plants.
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Within our context, Fluor Corporation designs, constructs, and engineers electrical power plants and provides comprehensive services for various power generation facilities, such as gas, coal, wind, solar, and nuclear.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
Many fossil fuel power plants have closed in recent years, because of environmental rules and market conditions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
As our cars and power plants continue heating up the planet, the wildfire season will only get longer and more severe.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 14 Sep. 2024
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
Within our context, Fluor Corporation designs, constructs, and engineers electrical power plants and provides comprehensive services for various power generation facilities, such as gas, coal, wind, solar, and nuclear.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2024
Many fossil fuel power plants have closed in recent years, because of environmental rules and market conditions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2024
As our cars and power plants continue heating up the planet, the wildfire season will only get longer and more severe.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 14 Sep. 2024
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“Power plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20plant. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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