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- [hahy-droh-i-lek-trik]
- /ˌhaɪ droʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk/
- /ˌhaɪ.drəʊ.ɪˈlek.trɪk/
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- [hahy-droh-i-lek-trik]
- /ˌhaɪ droʊ ɪˈlɛk trɪk/
Definitions of hydroelectric word
- adjective hydroelectric pertaining to the generation and distribution of electricity derived from the energy of falling water or any other hydraulic source. 1
- noun hydroelectric Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water (typically from a reservoir held behind a dam or other barrier) to drive a turbine that powers a generator. 1
- adjective hydroelectric relating to waterpowered electricity 1
- adjective hydroelectric Hydroelectric means relating to or involving electricity made from the energy of running water. 0
- adjective hydroelectric generated by the pressure of falling water 0
- adjective hydroelectric of or concerned with the generation of electricity by water pressure 0
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Origin of hydroelectric
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; hydro-1 + electric
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Parts of speech for Hydroelectric
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hydroelectric popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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