单词 | micropower |
释义 | > as lemmasmicropower micropower n. Brit. /ˈmʌɪkrə(ʊ)ˌpaʊə/ , U.S. /ˈmaɪkroʊˌpaʊər/ energy generated and utilized in relatively small quantities, esp. by small-scale plants or devices close to the point of use; electricity generation of this type; frequently and in earliest use as a modifier.ΚΠ 1954 Econ. Devel. & Cultural Chage 2 371 Production of micro power plants in France was held up by the question of whether such plants are required in France. 1963 Science 17 May 794/2 He has continued to work on micropower problems and has produced plans for a hand-wound generator. 1996 Wired Oct. 80/3 Micropower plants can capture waste heat for water and space heating, making them 80 to 90 percent efficient. 2003 Economist 16 Aug. 57/2 The trend away from giant power plants and toward micropower means that this market will soar. < as lemmas |
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