hydroelectric dam — A barrier constructed to hold back water and create a reservoir that powers turbines to generate electricity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A barrier constructed to hold back water and create a reservoir that powers turbines to generate electricity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlektrɪk dæm/
Korean meaning: 물을 막아 저수지를 만들고 터빈을 돌려 전기를 생산하는 수력발전소
Korean pronunciation: 하이드로일**렉**트릭 **댐**
Example Sentences
- The new hydroelectric dam will power half the city, but the fish are probably writing complaint letters about their blocked migration route.
- China's Three Gorges Dam is the world's largest hydroelectric dam by installed capacity.
- The hydroelectric dam not only generates clean energy but also provides flood control and water storage for the region.
hydroelectric dam
NOUN//ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlektrɪk dæm//
A barrier constructed to hold back water and create a reservoir that powers turbines to generate electricity
A barrier constructed to hold back water and create a reservoir that powers turbines to generate electricity
The eccentric genius makes the dam electric!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어 'hydro'(물)와 라틴어 'electricus'(호박의, 전기의), 중세 네덜란드어 'dam'(둑)이 결합되어 '물로 전기를 만드는 둑'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The new hydroelectric dam will power half the city, but the fish are probably writing complaint letters about their blocked migration route.”
“China's Three Gorges Dam is the world's largest hydroelectric dam by installed capacity.”
“The hydroelectric dam not only generates clean energy but also provides flood control and water storage for the region.”
“Environmental groups argue that the proposed hydroelectric dam would disrupt the ecosystem, while engineers insist it's the best solution since sliced bread.”
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