powerplant

power plant

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Definitions of powerplant word

noun powerplant a plant, including engines, dynamos, etc., and the building or buildings necessary for the generation of power, as electric or nuclear power. 1
noun powerplant the machinery for supplying power for a particular mechanical process or operation. 1
noun powerplant the engine, motor, or other power source along with related ignition, transmission, etc., components of a vehicle, aircraft, machine, etc. 1

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Origin of powerplant

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Powerplant

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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powerplant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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