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substation

Syllabification: (sub·sta·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˈsəbˌstāSHən/

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Definition of substation

noun

  • 1a set of equipment reducing the high voltage of electrical power transmission to that suitable for supply to consumers.
  • 2a subordinate station for the police or fire department.
  • a small post office, for example one situated within a larger store.

substation in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of substation in the British & World English dictionary