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hydroelectric

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hy·dro·e·lec·tric  (hdr--lktrk)
adj.
1. Generating electricity by conversion of the energy of running water.
2. Of, relating to, or using electricity so generated.
hydro·e·lectri·cal·ly adv.
hydro·e·lec·trici·ty (--lk-trs-t) n.
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hydroelectric
The mechanical energy of moving water is transferred by a rotating turbine to a generator, where it is converted to electric energy and conveyed along transmission lines.
hydroelectric
Adjective
1. generated by the pressure of falling water: hydroelectric power
2. of the generation of electricity by water pressure: a hydroelectric scheme
hydroelectricity n
hydroelectric  (hdr--lktrk)
Using the power of water currents to generate electric power. Generally, hydroelectric power is created by directing water flow through a turbine, where the water causes fans to turn, creating the torque needed to drive an electric generator.
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hydroelectric
low head hydroelectric power plant
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Adj.1.hydroelectric - of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower; "hydroelectric power"
Translations

hydroelectric [haɪdrəuɪˈlɛktrɪk] adj → hidroeléctrico
hydroelectric [ˈhaɪdrəuɪˈlɛktrɪk] adj → hydro-électrique
hydroelectric [ˈhaɪdrəuɪˈlɛktrɪk] adj → hydroelektrisch
hydroelectric [haɪdrəuɪˈlɛktrɪk] adj → idroelettrico/a


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