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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHidrelétrica
Pronunciation / Transliteration: idreletrica
"A hidrelétrica é uma fonte de energia renovável."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Power derived from the energy of falling or flowing water.
"Hydropower is a renewable energy source that can significantly reduce carbon emissions." - 2
Electricity generated by hydropower plants.
"Many countries rely on hydropower for a substantial portion of their electricity needs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hydropower' is derived from the Greek word 'hydro', meaning water, and 'power', which comes from the Latin 'potentia', meaning strength or ability. The concept of harnessing water for energy dates back to ancient civilizations, evolving significantly during the Industrial Revolution with the development of water turbines.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hydropower" is said worldwide
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Hydroélectricité
Transliteration: idroelektrisite
"La hydroélectricité est une source d'énergie renouvelable."
Wasserkraft
Transliteration: vasser-kraft
"Wasserkraft ist eine wichtige Energiequelle in Deutschland."
Energia idroelettrica
Transliteration: energiya idroelettrica
"L'energia idroelettrica è fondamentale per la sostenibilità ambientale."
Hidroelectricidad
Transliteration: idroelektrisidad
"La hidroelectricidad es una fuente de energía limpia."
Hidrelétrica
Transliteration: idreletrica
"A hidrelétrica é uma fonte de energia renovável."
जल विद्युत
Transliteration: jal vidyut
"जल विद्युत एक नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा स्रोत है।"
水电
Transliteration: shuǐ diàn
"水电是可再生能源的重要组成部分。"
수력 발전
Transliteration: suryuk baljeon
"수력 발전은 청정 에너지의 한 형태입니다."
水力発電
Transliteration: suiryoku hatsuden
"水力発電は再生可能エネルギーの一つです。"
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