Hydroelectric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌhʌɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hydroelectric is an adjective meaning That generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure.
Meaning
That generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure.
More Meanings
- 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).
Word Forms
- hydro-electric
Synonyms for hydroelectric
Depending on context, synonyms include HE, hydro.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hydropower, hydro-electric, hydro, waterpower, aquatic, hydraulic.
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