The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word SUBSTATION
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What does SUBSTATION mean?
SUBSTATION noun- A site where electricity supplied by long-distance (high-voltage) transmission lines is transformed and/or regulated for local (low-voltage) distribution.
- A satellite police station serving one neighborhood or part of a larger jurisdiction.