power station

noun

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Eligible customers can add a Kingbull portable power station to their e-bike purchase for $259. New Atlas, 22 July 2026 Trump has threatened to target Iran’s power stations and bridges to try to compel Tehran to loosen its hold on the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of world oil supplies were shipped before the war. Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 According to Dongfang Electric Corporation, the successful hydrostatic pressure test confirms the valve can work safely under the tough conditions expected at the power station. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026 The island requires around 100,000 barrels of oil per day for its power stations and infrastructure to function; since January, episodic shipments have only given short-term relief. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for power station

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of power station was in 1887

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“Power station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20station. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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