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hydroelectric

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌhaɪdɹoʊɪˈɫɛktɹɪk// UK //hˌaɪdɹəʊlˈɛktɹɪk// hy·dro·elec·tric

adj. using the power of moving water to create electricity.

adj. relating to the generation of electricity through the use of flowing water to drive turbines.


SIMPLE

The city gets its power from a hydroelectric dam.

CONTEXTUAL

Many mountainous regions invest in hydroelectric power because their steep rivers provide a constant source of energy.

COMPLEX

While hydroelectric projects offer a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, the construction of large-scale reservoirs can significantly alter local ecosystems and displace riverside communities.

Origin

From hydro- + electric.

Usage

Typically used attributively before nouns like 'power', 'dam', or 'plant'.

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