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Microgeneration
The generation of zero-carbon or low-carbon heat and power by individuals, small businesses and communities to meet their own needs.
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The generation of zero-carbon or low-carbon heat and power by individuals, small businesses and communities to meet their own needs.
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| Word | Definition |
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| micro-generationnoun | Alternative spelling of microgeneration. [(uncountable) The generation of zero-carbon or low-carbon heat and power by individuals, small businesses and communities to meet their own needs.] |
| micropowernoun | (sometimes attributive) The generation, storage and use of extremely small amounts of power. |
| microgridnoun | A very small grid, especially a small power supply grid containing distributed generation of electricity |
| microgeneratornoun | A very small generator |
| microhomenoun | A very small domestic dwelling, constructed at that size in order to conserve environmental resources. |
| micro-homenoun | Alternative form of microhome. [A very small domestic dwelling, constructed at that size in order to conserve environmental resources.] |
| microgenesisnoun | (social sciences technical jargon) The development, in discrete but generally imperceptible (seemingly continuous) increments, by the human body or brain, of thoughts, motions, or actions. |
| microprintingnoun | The generation of microprint. |
| microhydronoun | Synonym of microhydropower. |
| microcommunitynoun | A very small community. |
| microeconomynoun | A very small economy. |
| microgovernmentnoun | A very small or local government. |
| minigridnoun | A small electricity distribution network. |
| nanogeneratornoun | Any electrical generator whose scale is measured in nanometers; they typically create electricity from the random movements of their surroundings. |
| micronoun | (gaming, slang, uncountable) Micromanagement. |
| microenginenoun | A very small engine |
| microbusinessnoun | A very small business or enterprise. |
| microfunctionnoun | A function that operates on a very small scale |
| microhousenoun | (countable) Synonym of microhome. |
| minimillnoun | (business) A small mill, especially a steel mill using electric-arc furnaces only for steelmaking. |
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