hydroelectric
adjective/ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/
Frequency rank: #11,607 most common English word
Meaning
relating to electricity produced by the force of flowing or falling water.
Example sentence
The river was dammed to generate hydroelectric power for the surrounding region.
Synonyms & related words
- water-powered
- hydraulic
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