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hydropower

American

[hahy-druh-pou-er] / ˈhaɪ drəˌpaʊ ər /

noun

hydroelectric power. pow. power.

hydropower British

/ ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpaʊə /

noun

hydroelectric power

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Etymology

Origin of hydropower

First recorded in 1930–35; hydro- ¹ + power

Example Sentences

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It has enormous untapped hydropower potential, stemming partly from glacial meltwater, which far exceeds domestic demands and could be channeled toward an energy-intensive data center.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hardenberg says he has insight, including from his time in government, into similar infrastructure projects, including hydropower, construction of the port in Nuuk and laying subsea cables.

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Output from solar, wind and hydropower dropped.

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Vast hydropower and solar projects are under way in the interior.

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It is a big player in hydropower.

From Barron's

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