hydroelectric

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. That generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure.
  2. Of or relating to the electricity so produced.

Pronunciation

/ˌhʌɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-hydroelectric.wav

Word forms

hydroelectric hydro-electric

Etymology

From hydro- + electric.

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