cetenarization

English

Etymology

From catenary +‎ -ization.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəˌtɛnəɹəˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌkætənɛɹəˈzeɪʃən/, /kəˌtiːnəɹəˈzeɪʃən/
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Noun

cetenarization (uncountable)

  1. The process of forming a catena, such as the installation of a series of wires forming an unbroken catenary wire. Used in reference to processes of installing contiguous electrical wiring in an overhead series circuit to supply an electric train or trolleybus with power along a specific route.
    • 2023, Daniel Pribulaa, Zuzana Židováa, Martin Kendraa, Vladislav Zitrický, “Factors affecting mileage of battery electric multiple units”, in Transportation Research Procedia[1], volume 74, numbers 19–25, page 21:
      "Battery recharging is done from a point of supply built at turnover stations for this purpose. This may be cetenarization of selected tracks in a station on a non-electrified line. If these power points do not exist anymore, the disadvantage is the high investment.."

Synonyms

  • (blockchain technology): chainization