plural substations
1
: a place where the strength of electricity is changed as the electricity passes through on its way from the power plant to homes and businesses
2
: a police station that serves a particular area
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“Substation.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/substation. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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