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Record 1 2003-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thermal Power Stations
  • Electric Power Distribution
DEF

The electricity that is produced at a generating station where the prime movers are driven by gases or steam produced by burning fossil fuels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centrales thermiques
  • Distribution électrique
DEF

Électricité produite à une centrale dont les turbines sont mises en mouvement par des gaz ou de la vapeur engendrés par la combustion de combustibles fossiles.

Spanish

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