(in health care) an additional substance, treatment, or procedure used for increasing the efficacy or safety of the primary substance, treatment, or procedure or for facilitating its performance. adjunctive, adj.
power consumption Definition. The rate at which power is consumed by a device or unit (such as a building), usually expressed in kilowatt-hours, Btu/hour, or horsepower-hours.
Power plants have to be able to cope with changing power demands. Home power consumption is highest in the evening after people come home from work and during the weekend. However, energy usage goes beyond electrical energy used; many homes rely on gas and oil heating, which isn't measured by electrical companies.