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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHydroelectric
/ˌhaɪ.droʊ.ɪˈlɛk.trɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Generating electricity by the action of falling or flowing water.
"The region relies heavily on hydroelectric power to meet its energy needs sustainably." - 2
Relating to the production of electricity from water power.
"Several new hydroelectric plants were constructed along the river to boost capacity."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek elements 'hydro-' (meaning water, from 'hudōr') combined with 'electric', which originates from the New Latin 'electricus' (derived from 'electron', meaning amber). The term emerged in the late 19th century with the rapid development of electrical engineering and the harnessing of water power for electricity generation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hydroelectric" is said worldwide
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hydroélectrique
Transliteration: i.dʁo.e.lɛk.tʁik
"La centrale hydroélectrique produit de l'énergie propre."
wasserkraft
Transliteration: vas.ɐˌkʁaft
"Das Wasserkraftwerk versorgt die Stadt mit Strom."
idroelettrico
Transliteration: i.drɔ.eˈlɛt.tri.ko
"L'impianto idroelettrico sfrutta la forza del fiume."
hidroeléctrico
Transliteration: i.ðɾo.eˈlek.tɾi.ko
"La presa hidroeléctrica genera energía limpia."
hidrelétrico
Transliteration: i.dɾeˈlɛ.tɾi.ku
"A usina hidrelétrica é essencial para a matriz energética."
जल विद्युत
Transliteration: jal vidyut
"जल विद्युत परियोजना से क्षेत्र को बिजली मिलती है।"
水力发电的
Transliteration: shuǐ lì fā diàn de
"这座水力发电站为城市提供电力。"
수력 발전의
Transliteration: suryeok baljeon-ui
"수력 발전은 친환경적인 에너지원입니다."
水力発電の
Transliteration: suiryoku hatsuden no
"水力発電所は川の流れを利用して電気を作ります。"
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