usable
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Systems known as thermophotovoltaics generate electricity from heat by converting thermal radiation into usable power.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
“The gated, private parcel offers dramatic panoramic city views and sweeping vistas, with multiple usable tiers featuring generous flat pads, terraced gardens, and a dedicated pool level,” the description notes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Huawei’s factories are estimated to produce usable chips only about 20% of the time, Goodrich said—meaning four out of every five come out defective.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Leave them behind for an extra day or two and they’re no longer usable.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
At dawn, all day long, and at midnight, Phineas always had a steady and formidable flow of usable energy.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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