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mains power

1 of 1noun
/ˈmeɪnz ˈpaʊər/
1

the electricity supply that is distributed to households, businesses, and other facilities through power grids and transmission lines

  • The appliance must be connected to mains power to function.
  • During the storm, the mains power was temporarily cut off.
  • The factory relies on mains power to run its machines.
  • The charger requires mains power for faster charging.
  • The device needs to be plugged into mains power to operate.