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substation

/ˈsʌb.steɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˈsʌb.steɪ.ʃən/C1formaltechnical
  • ruВспомогательная станция, где электричество трансформируется для распределения по низковольтной сети.

A subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network.

  1. Electrical substationB2formaltechnical

    A subsidiary station in an electrical power system where voltage is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network.

    ruЭлектрическая подстанция

    • The substation steps down high-voltage electricity for residential use.
    • Engineers are upgrading the substation to handle increased demand.
    • A fault at the substation caused a power outage in the neighborhood.
Forms
  • substations plural form
  • substations' possessive plural form
  • substation's possessive singular form