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generator

[jen-uh-rey-ter] / ˈdʒɛn əˌreɪ tər /
NOUN
engine converting energy
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The fire was "in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike," the Abu Dhabi Media Office said.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

While two were intercepted, the third drone struck an electrical generator "outside the inner perimeter" of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, sparking a fire.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Voyager 1, like its twin Voyager 2, is powered by a radioisotope thermoelectric generator that converts heat from decaying plutonium into electricity.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Instead of battery-powered electric motors working to support the gas powertrain, as in many contemporary hybrids, the gas motor serves as a generator to charge the electric powertrain’s battery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“I also brought my portable generator over and showed her how to set that up. So we have power in the house now; you’re welcome. And, uh, kiddo.”

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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