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hydroelectric
(redirected from hydroelectrically)

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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 [ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk]
adj
1. (Engineering / Electrical Engineering) generated by the pressure of falling water hydroelectric power
2. (Engineering / Electrical Engineering) of or concerned with the generation of electricity by water pressure a hydroelectric scheme
hydroelectricity  [ˌhaɪdrəʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ -ˌiːlɛk-] 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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.hydroelectric - of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower; "hydroelectric power"
Translations
hydroelectric [ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlektrɪk] ADJ [power] → hidroeléctrico
hydroelectric power stationcentral f hidroeléctrica
hydroelectric [ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk] adjhydroélectrique
hydroelectric [ˈhaɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk] adjidroelettrico/a
hydroelectric [ˈhaɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk] adjidroelettrico/a


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