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substations

/sʌbˈsteɪʃənz/

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noun

Postes électriques

A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed and/or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.

Examples :

"The electricity that powers our homes and schools travels through substations, where it's changed to a safer voltage before entering our buildings. "

L'électricité qui alimente nos maisons et nos écoles passe par des postes électriques, où elle est transformée en une tension plus sûre avant d'entrer dans nos bâtiments.

utility technology energy electric building industry

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noun

Poste de police, commissariat de quartier

A satellite police station serving one neighborhood or part of a larger jurisdiction.

Examples :

"Because the city was so large, the police department built several substations throughout the different neighborhoods to improve response times. "

Comme la ville était si grande, le service de police a construit plusieurs postes de police dans les différents quartiers afin d'améliorer les délais d'intervention.

police area government organization