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hydroelectric
[ hahy-droh-i-lek-trik ]
/ ˌhaɪ droʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk /
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adjective
pertaining to the generation and distribution of electricity derived from the energy of falling water or any other hydraulic source.
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OTHER WORDS FROM hydroelectric
hy·dro·e·lec·tric·i·ty [hahy-droh-i-lek-tris-i-tee, -ee-lek-], /ˌhaɪ droʊ ɪ lɛkˈtrɪs ɪ ti, -ˌi lɛk-/, nounWords nearby hydroelectric
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British Dictionary definitions for hydroelectric
hydroelectric
/ (ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk) /
adjective
generated by the pressure of falling waterhydroelectric power
of or concerned with the generation of electricity by water pressurea hydroelectric scheme
Derived forms of hydroelectric
hydroelectricity (ˌhaɪdrəʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ, -ˌiːlɛk-), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for hydroelectric
hydroelectric
[ hī′drō-ĭ-lĕk′trĭk ]
Using the power of water currents to generate electric power. Generally, hydroelectric power is created by directing water flow through a turbine, where the water causes fans to turn, creating the torque needed to drive an electric generator.
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