Substation
noun
1.
a branch of a main post office.
2.
an auxiliary power station where electrical current is converted, as from AC to DC, voltage is stepped up or down, etc.
noun
1.
a subsidiary station
2.
an installation at which electricity is received from one or more power stations for conversion from alternating to direct current, reducing the voltage, or switching before distribution by a low-tension network
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