auxiliary generator

collocation in English

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auxiliary
adjective
uk
/ɔːɡˈzɪl.i.ə.ri/us
/ɑːɡˈzɪl.i.er.i/
giving help or support, especially to a more important person ...
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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 ofauxiliaryandgeneratorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I was talking about the fact that, in the event of an electricity breakdown in the hospital, there is no automatic switchgear to bring in theauxiliarygenerator.
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Consequently, the existingauxiliarygeneratorwas converted to a three-phase alternator with automatic voltage regulator.
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The number of shock absorbers was halved from four per side to two, and anauxiliarygenerator/heater was deleted.
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Her tanks can store of heavy fuel oil for the main engines, of diesel oil for theauxiliarygenerator, steam boilers and inert gas system, and of lubrication oil.
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Motor cars had a large primary diesel engine and generator for motive power, and a secondary diesel engine andauxiliarygeneratorprovided power for the air-conditioning, fridges and ancillary equipment.
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Auxiliary generators provide electrical power for the coaches.
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Electricity is produced by auxiliary generators and/or an alternator coupled to the propeller shaft.
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Although most boats can generate power from their inboard engines, an increasing number carry auxiliary generators.
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Auxiliary generators are usually run from propane, natural gas, or sometimes diesel.
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The ship was originally constructed with five auxiliary generators.
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