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power transmission line

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power transmission line [′pau̇·ər tranz′mish·ən ‚līn]
(electricity)
The facility in an electric power system used to transfer large amounts of power from one location to a distant location; distinguished from a subtransmission or distribution line by higher voltage, greater power capability, and greater length. Also known as electric main; main (both British usages).


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Forest Service will allow a new power transmission line to be built in forest-owned land near Santa Clarita to help meet the growing demand for electricity in the burgeoning north Los Angeles County region.
A 270-km power transmission line connecting Turkmenistan to northern Iran was completed in August 2002, allowing Turkmen exports to Iran and Armenia.
is also finishing up a two-year power transmission line upgrade between the Sault and Wawa.
 
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