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Definition of substation

substation

/ˈsʌbˌsteɪ.ʃən/
sub · sta · tion
Plural:substations
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substation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A facility in an electrical generation, transmission, and distribution system where voltage is transformed from high to low, or the reverse, using transformers.

Example

"A transformer failure at the local electrical substation caused a temporary blackout across three neighborhoods."

2

A subordinate or branch station, such as a local police, fire, or postal facility operating under the authority of a main headquarters.

Example

"The city opened a new police substation downtown to improve emergency response times in the commercial district."

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• Nearby Words

substantive
substantively
substantiveness
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substitutable
substitute
substitution

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Substation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/substation
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