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/
Korean meaning: 물의 힘으로 전기를 생산하는
Korean pronunciation: 하이드로일**렉**트릭
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'hydro(물)'와 'electric(전기)'가 만나 탄생한 단어로, 물의 힘으로 전기를 만드는 기술을 표현합니다.
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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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