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substation

 

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Noun substation has 1 sense
  1. substation - a subsidiary station where electricity is transformed for distribution by a low-voltage network
    --1 is a kind of
    station

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Substation

A substation is a facility where electricity is transformed from high voltage to low voltage or vice versa, as well as being distributed to different areas. It is an important component of the electricity grid.

Noun: In the field of electrical engineering, a substation refers to a structure or building that houses transformers, circuit breakers, and other equipment used to control the flow of electricity.

Example sentence: The substation was responsible for supplying power to the entire industrial complex.

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Adjective: The term "substation" can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is below or subordinate to another entity. It implies a lower or secondary position or function.

Example sentence: The substation office handled administrative tasks for the main company headquarters.

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Verb: When used as a verb, "substation" indicates the action of replacing one person or thing with another.

Example sentence: The coach substationed the tired pitcher with a fresh player from the bench.

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