Substation
/sˈʌˌbsteɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.
Sentence Examples
The city is building a new electrical substation in the park.
A substation is a set of equipment where the voltage is changed.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A new electrical ____ was built on the outskirts of the town to handle the increasing demand for power.