electric power
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- noun
- /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈpaʊər/
- Specialized
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potencia eléctrica
- Scientists are researching ways to improve the efficiency of electric power generation from solar panels.
- electric power plants
- electric power industry
- generate electric power
A warehouse, a water desalina tion plant, a electric power generation, whatever.
- A warehouse, a water desalina tion plant, a electric power generation, whatever.
- Today we're doing electric power systems sort of as they are and as they have been.
Examples
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In South Africa, the state electric power company supports long-term climate forecasting research.
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If current trends continue, developing countries will get about 70 percent of their electric power from fossil fuels.
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It's a very clean way to make electric power.
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Many of the nation's electric power plants are due to be replaced.
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And let's say that this left area wanted to sell electric power to the right area.
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One that would supply electric power to run an entire factory.
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OK, so let's start by looking at the emissions associated with different electric power sources.
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Today it lies at the heart of the hope for cheap electric power through peaceful application of the fusion process.
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What the world needs now is an environmentally benign way to generate electric power efficiently.
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The flooding of seven substations resulted in the loss of electric power for much of downtown Des Moines.
Academic text (1993)
Synonyms
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Energy that makes machines and lights work
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5.2
The amount of electric power used or supplied
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3.2
The rate at which electricity flows through a circuit, measured by voltage times current
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The amount of electric power measured in watts
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase combines 'electric' (relating to electricity) and 'power' (energy or supply), so a learner who knows both words can readily infer it refers to electrical energy or the supply of electricity. While the precise technical definition (rate = voltage × current) is scientific detail, the core meaning is transparently compositional and cross-linguistically similar.
Etymology
Electric power comes from putting together electric, meaning lightning or the flow of electricity, and power, meaning 'ability to do work'. Imagine lightning or a battery giving the strength to run a motor or light a bulb; that image explains why electric power means the amount of electrical 'energy' used to do work.