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oil well
solar cell
solar cell
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/sˈoʊlɚ sˈɛl/
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a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

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nuclear power
nuclear power
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/nˈuːklɪɹ pˈaʊɚ/

a type of energy generated by splitting atoms to release their stored energy

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hydroelectric turbine
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/hˌaɪdɹoʊlˈɛktɹɪk tˈɜːbaɪn/

device used to convert the kinetic energy of flowing water into mechanical energy, which is then used to generate electricity

geothermal energy
geothermal energy
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/dʒˌiːoʊθˈɜːməl ˈɛnɚdʒi/

a renewable source that harnesses heat from beneath the Earth's surface for electricity or heating

power plant
power plant
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/ˈpaʊɚ plænt/

a large building in which electricity is made

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power station
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/pˈaʊɚ stˈeɪʃən/

a facility that generates electricity on a large scale

generator
generator
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a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy

boiler
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a closed vessel in which water is heated to create steam or hot water, used for heating buildings, producing electricity, or powering machines

What is a "boiler"?

A boiler is a large container used to heat water or produce steam. It is commonly used in buildings for heating, in power plants to generate electricity, in factories to power machinery, and in trains to drive the engine. The boiler works by burning fuel, such as gas or coal, or using electricity to heat the water inside. As the water heats up, it turns into steam, which can then be used to create energy, provide warmth, or power the train's locomotive. Boilers are an important part of many industries and provide a reliable way to produce heat and power.

reactor
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/ɹiˈæktɝ/

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

inverter
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a device that converts direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC)

crude
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unrefined petroleum extracted from underground reservoirs before processing

dam
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a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use it as a power source to produce electricity

What is a "dam"?

A dam is a large structure built to control or stop the flow of water, usually across a river or stream. It is designed to hold back water, creating a storage area for various purposes, such as providing water, generating electricity, or preventing floods. Dams are often made of concrete, earth, or rock and can vary in size from small ones used for farming to large ones that create lakes or power entire regions. They play an important role in managing water and protecting areas from flooding.

fuel cell
noun
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/fjˈuːəl sˈɛl/

a device that converts fuel directly into electricity through a chemical reaction

oil rig
oil rig
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/ˈɔɪl ɹˈɪɡ/

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

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oil well
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/ˈɔɪl wˈɛl/

a drilled hole or structure used to extract petroleum (crude oil) or natural gas from underground reservoirs

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