large generator

collocation in English

meaningsoflargeandgenerator

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large
adjective
uk
/lɑːdʒ/us
/lɑːrdʒ/
big in size ...
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generator
noun[C]
uk
/ˈdʒen.ər.eɪ.tər/us
/ˈdʒen.ər.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
a machine that produces ...
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(Definition oflargeandgeneratorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Alargegeneratoris more efficient than a small one, as is a large piece of construction equipment.
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I suppose that alargegeneratoror anything like that would be equally capable of being used for the purpose of carrying out this avoidance device.
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Conversely, alargegeneratorwould cost more but generate little extra power and, depending on the type, may stall out at low wind speed.
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To get this field, alargegeneratorrequires an extremely powerful magnet.
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Traditionally, to respond to a rapid increase in power consumption, faster than the start-up time of alargegenerator, some spare generators are put on a dissipative standby mode.
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As he pointed out, the pool system is an oligopoly for three large generators.
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Whether that capacity comes from large stations or from a wide range of small and large generators, it will still have to be found.
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Ports are large generators of lorry traffic operating at or near maximum gross weight.
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Examples include: portable buildings, construction trailers, large generators and heavy equipment.
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Large generators are also used onboard ship that utilized a diesel-electric powertrain.
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Waukesha engines are large internal combustion engines for industrial uses, such as engines that burn natural gas to run large generators for hospitals.
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They are typically used for connecting to large generators and fixed power sources in venues where high-powered temporary equipment may be regularly used.
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It contained several large generators and was constructed specifically to meet the massive electricity requirements of the yards.
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This is essential for keeping large generators and motors running smoothly.
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