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Tung Quoc Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
plant vs factory
Do plant and factory have the same meaning and are they interchangeable?If not, what is the difference in meaning btw them?
(ex: hydroelectric plant = hydroelectric factory ?)
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(ex: hydroelectric plant = hydroelectric factory ?)
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They are not the same. You'll have to learn their use on a case-by-case basis. hydroelectric plant IS NOT hydroelectric factory, which isn't used.
- They are not the same.
- You'll have to learn their use on a case-by-case basis.
- hydroelectric plant IS NOT hydroelectric factory, which isn't used.
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They are not the same. You'll have to learn their use on a case-by-case basis.
hydroelectric plant IS NOT hydroelectric factory, which isn't used.
hydroelectric plant IS NOT hydroelectric factory, which isn't used.
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Yes, I know that. Sometimes I use out of habit and I am right but I can't distinguis them clearly. Could you tell me the diference based on your experience?
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Products that are sold, like light bulbs, suitcases, table cloths, and cars are made at factories. A factory is usually a single building where such products are manufactured. Electricity is not a physical product, so the production of electricity is not done in a place we would call a factory.
A plant is an industrial site at which there is usually an entire complex of buildings, o
A plant is an industrial site at which there is usually an entire complex of buildings, o
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