What does hydroelectric mean?
Hydroelectric means That generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure..
Hydroelectric
/ˌhʌɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
That generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure..
Definitions by Sense
- That generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure.
- Of or relating to the electricity so produced.
Example Sentences
Baishan hydroelectric station is located 39 km from the downstream Hongshi hydroelectric station and 250 km from the downstream Fengman hydroelectric station, Jilin Province, China, on the upper reaches of the Second Songhua River, […] In Baishan district the weather is very cold in winter (lowest temperature, -44.5°C; highest temperature, 38.8°C; long-term average, 4.3°C).
Synonyms for hydroelectric
Antonyms for hydroelectric
Related Words
Word Forms
- hydro-electric
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hydroelectric?
Common synonyms include HE, hydro.
What is the opposite of hydroelectric?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hydroelectric in a sentence?
Baishan hydroelectric station is located 39 km from the downstream Hongshi hydroelectric station and 250 km from the downstream Fengman hydroelectric station, Jilin Province, China, on the upper reaches of the Second Songhua River, […] In Baishan district the weather is very cold in winter (lowest temperature, -44.5°C; highest temperature, 38.8°C; long-term average, 4.3°C).
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