power plant
Plural
power plants
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a large building in which electricity is made
- The massive hydroelectric power plant harnessed the power of the rushing river to generate clean electricity.
- The old coal-fired power plant was being decommissioned due to concerns about air pollution.
- The city council debated the merits of building a new nuclear power plant to meet the growing energy demands.
- During the blackout, many people flocked to the local park, where the solar power plant continued to provide some light.
- Scientists are researching ways to make geothermal power plants more efficient to tap into the Earth's natural heat for energy production.
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