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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The Biden administration’s move on Thursday to strictly limit pollution from coal-burning power plants is a major policy shift.
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Coral Davenport, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
During a recent visit to the power plant, which was built in 2009, manual dials, wheels, cables and pipes crisscrossing the building, appeared in pristine condition, but parts were still covered in scaffolding.
—Lars Paulsson, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024
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Coral Davenport, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2024
During a recent visit to the power plant, which was built in 2009, manual dials, wheels, cables and pipes crisscrossing the building, appeared in pristine condition, but parts were still covered in scaffolding.
—Lars Paulsson, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024
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“Power plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20plant. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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