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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Entergy Louisiana is seeking approval to build three power plants in Northern Louisiana.
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Scott Cohn, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Without Patriot missile defence systems, Russia can continue its devastating aerial bombardments---not only on major Ukrainian cities but on vital infrastructure, including weapons factories and power plants.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The existing fleet of natural gas power plants will be taking up a lot of the coming demand for electricity at the same time that the Trump administration is promoting more exports of liquified natural gas.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Although Michigan's ozone season generally runs between the warmer months of March and October, particle pollution from sources like power plants, vehicle emissions and industry can reach unhealthy levels year-round.
—Kristi Tanner, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
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Scott Cohn, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Without Patriot missile defence systems, Russia can continue its devastating aerial bombardments---not only on major Ukrainian cities but on vital infrastructure, including weapons factories and power plants.
—Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The existing fleet of natural gas power plants will be taking up a lot of the coming demand for electricity at the same time that the Trump administration is promoting more exports of liquified natural gas.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Although Michigan's ozone season generally runs between the warmer months of March and October, particle pollution from sources like power plants, vehicle emissions and industry can reach unhealthy levels year-round.
—Kristi Tanner, Freep.com, 13 July 2025
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“Power plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20plant. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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