adj
Uncommon
hydroelectric
huh-ihd-roh-ih-LEHKT-rihk
Hydroelectric (adj) means generating electricity from the energy of moving water. Example: “The valley's hydroelectric dam supplies power to three nearby towns.”
adj
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Generating electricity from the energy of moving water.
"The valley's hydroelectric dam supplies power to three nearby towns."
How to use hydroelectric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes electricity (or a power plant) generated using the force of flowing or falling water.
Common pairings
hydroelectric dam
hydroelectric power
hydroelectric plant
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Etymology
Built from "hydro-" (water) and "electric."
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What does “hydroelectric” mean?
The word “hydroelectric” means generating electricity from the energy of moving water. In plain terms, describes electricity (or a power plant) generated using the force of flowing or falling water.
How do you pronounce “hydroelectric”?
“Hydroelectric” is pronounced huh-ihd-roh-ih-LEHKT-rihk (/ˌhʌɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “hydroelectric” in a sentence?
Here is “hydroelectric” used in a sentence: “The valley's hydroelectric dam supplies power to three nearby towns.”
What is another word for “hydroelectric”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hydroelectric” include HE and hydro.
What part of speech is “hydroelectric”?
“Hydroelectric” is an adjective.
Is “hydroelectric” a common word?
“Hydroelectric” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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