"power source" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: power sources [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} power source (plural power sources)
  1. A source of power such as a generator or mains outlet. Derived forms: uninterruptible power source Translations (A source of power - usually electricity): strømkilde [common-gender] (Danish), pūtake hiko (Maori)

Inflected forms

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