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hydroelectric Meaning & Definition

/ˌhʌɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

What Does Hydroelectric Mean?

Hydroelectric is used as an adjective meaning That generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure. It can also mean Of or relating to the electricity so produced.

Word Facts for Hydroelectric

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˌhʌɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/
SynonymsHE and hydro

Hydroelectric Definition (Adjective)

  1. That generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure.
  2. Of or relating to the electricity so produced.

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Word Forms & Grammar

hydroelectric (not comparable)

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Origin of Hydroelectric

From hydro- + electric.

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