Cryptic crossword clue
Hat covering lady's hair essential in power station? 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word THERMOPILE

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We know that "essential in power station" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case essential in power station = thermopile.
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What does THERMOPILE mean?

THERMOPILE noun
  1. An electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. Usually constructed using a series-combination of thermocouples

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