hydroelectric
|hy-dro-e-lec-tric|
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/ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/
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/ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/
electricity from water
Etymology
'hydroelectric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hydro' meaning 'water' and 'electric' from 'elektron' meaning 'amber,' which was associated with electricity.
'hydroelectric' was formed in the 19th century as a combination of 'hydro-' and 'electric' to describe electricity generated by water.
Initially, it meant 'electricity generated by water,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water (typically from a dam).
The hydroelectric plant provides power to the entire region.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45