hydroelectric
Americanadjective
adjective
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generated by the pressure of falling water
hydroelectric power
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of or concerned with the generation of electricity by water pressure
a hydroelectric scheme
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Etymology
Origin of hydroelectric
Vocabulary lists containing hydroelectric
Elements of the Universe: Hydr, Hydro ("Water")
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Hotter conditions raise electricity demand, while drought can reduce hydroelectric generation and increase reliance on natural gas and other fuels.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
If it drops an additional 33 feet, water won’t reach its intakes to generate hydroelectric power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Mamman was found guilty on 12 counts related to the diversion of funds meant for two hydroelectric power projects.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
And in 2024 Ecuador experienced a severe drought, which brought on daily power outages up to 14 hours a day because the hydroelectric dams didn’t have enough water to generate electricity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026
It makes sense, then, that the construction of small and mediumsized hydroelectric plants—capable of serving local industry and built mostly by hand, using basic technology—has been a priority since the 1990s.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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