energy-preserving
|en-er-gy-pre-serv-ing|
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/ˈɛnərdʒi prɪˈzɜrvɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈɛnədʒi prɪˈzɜːvɪŋ/
maintaining energy
Etymology
'energy-preserving' originates from the combination of 'energy' and 'preserve,' where 'energy' refers to the capacity to do work and 'preserve' means to maintain or keep intact.
'energy-preserving' evolved from the need to describe systems that maintain energy efficiency, combining the concepts of 'energy' and 'preservation.'
Initially, it meant 'maintaining energy,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a system or process that maintains or conserves energy, preventing loss or waste.
The energy-preserving design of the building reduces electricity consumption.
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Last updated: 2025/07/20 05:03