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substation in Malay

pencawang

/sʌbˈsteɪʃən/

substation in Malay: pencawang. In English, substation means a site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.

Malay words for substation

electrical substation
pencawang

English meaning of substation

  1. noun A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.
  2. noun A satellite police station serving one neighborhood or part of a larger jurisdiction.
  3. noun A branch post office.

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Questions about substation in Malay

What is the meaning of substation in Malay?
Substation in Malay is pencawang.
Apakah maksud substation dalam bahasa Melayu?
Substation: pencawang.
What does substation mean in English?
Substation means a site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.

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