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hydroelectric

hyd·roe·lect·ric

UK/ˌhʌɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/ US/ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/ rare

adjective

1.

of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower

  • “hydroelectric power”

Origin

From hydro- + electric.

Phrases

  • hydro pole
  • hydroelectric dam
  • hydroelectric generator
  • hydroelectric power

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