hydroelectric
pronunciation
How to pronounce hydroelectric in British English:
UK [ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlektrɪk]
How to pronounce hydroelectric in American English:
US [ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlektrɪk]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower
Word Origin
- hydroelectric (adj.)
- 1827, formed in English from hydro- + electric. Related: Hydroelectricity.
Example
- 1. Hydroelectric power provides almost one-fifth of the world 's electricity .
- 2. Currently several upstream nations including ethiopia and uganda are planning hydroelectric dams .
- 3. Officials have argued that the environmental benefits of hydroelectric power outweigh its costs .
- 4. Changing rainfall in the rwenzori hills has resulted in less water to power three hydroelectric plants .
- 5. Once built , nuclear plants produce some of the cheapest electricity available other than big hydroelectric dams .