Cogenerate

verb

verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To generate two forms of energy simultaneously.

    "Instead of producing thrust, they cogenerate electricity and heat, meeting another goal of the sustainability plan."

Example

More examples

"Instead of producing thrust, they cogenerate electricity and heat, meeting another goal of the sustainability plan."

Etymology

From co- + generate (backformation from cogeneration).

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