auxiliary power unit

English

Noun

auxiliary power unit (plural auxiliary power units)

  2. (aviation) A generator in aircraft or other vehicles for providing electric power to various systems, such as lighting, especially when the main engines are not running.
    Alternative form: APU (initialism)

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