hydroelectric — relating to the generation of electricity by water power
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the generation of electricity by water power
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlektrɪk/
Example Sentences
- Norway generates 96% of its electricity from hydroelectric sources, making fish very nervous about swimming near power plants.
- The new hydroelectric facility will reduce carbon emissions by 40%.
- My grandfather worked at a hydroelectric plant and always joked that he was paid to watch water fall all day.
hydroelectric
ADJECTIVE[/ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlektrɪk/]
relating to the generation of electricity by water power
The hydroelectric dam turns rushing river water into electricity for the whole valley.
Her eclectic tools make hydroelectric dreams electric!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Hydroelectric is a compound term formed from Greek roots combining hydro- (water) and electric (electricity). It emerged in the 19th century to describe the technology of generating electrical power from the force of flowing or falling water.
Breakdown
hydro- (from Greek hydor, meaning water) + electric (from Greek elektron, meaning amber, referring to electrical charge). The compound expresses the concept of water-powered electricity generation.
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📝Examples
“Norway generates 96% of its electricity from hydroelectric sources, making fish very nervous about swimming near power plants.”
“The new hydroelectric facility will reduce carbon emissions by 40%.”
“My grandfather worked at a hydroelectric plant and always joked that he was paid to watch water fall all day.”
“Hydroelectric power is considered one of the cleanest renewable energy sources.”
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