hydropower — electricity generated by the force of flowing or falling water
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: electricity generated by the force of flowing or falling water
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪdroʊˌpaʊər/
Example Sentences
- My phone died, so I wish I could plug it into that waterfall for some natural hydropower!
- Norway produces most of its electricity through hydropower thanks to its abundant rivers.
- The ancient water wheel was like the grandfather of modern hydropower technology.
hydropower
NOUN[/ˈhaɪdroʊˌpaʊər/]
electricity generated by the force of flowing or falling water
electricity generated by the force of flowing or falling water
Willpower and manpower unite to harness hydropower!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Hydropower is a modern English compound formed by combining hydro, derived from Greek hydor (water), with the English word power (strength, energy). The term emerged in the late 19th century to describe electricity generated by the force of flowing or falling water.
Breakdown
hydro- (from Greek hydor, meaning water) + power (from Old English and Old French, meaning strength or energy). The prefix hydro- combines with power to denote energy derived from water movement.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone died, so I wish I could plug it into that waterfall for some natural hydropower!”
“Norway produces most of its electricity through hydropower thanks to its abundant rivers.”
“The ancient water wheel was like the grandfather of modern hydropower technology.”
“If tears could generate hydropower, my electricity bill would be free after watching sad movies!”
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