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[hahy-droh-i-lek-trik] 
droʊ
–adjective
| pertaining to the generation and distribution of electricity derived from the energy of falling water or any other hydraulic source. |
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hy·dro·e·lec·tric (hī'drō-ĭ-lěk'trĭk)  (click for larger image in new window) adj.
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Language Translation for : hydroelectric
Spanish:
hidroeléctrico,
German:
hydroelektrisch,
Japanese:
水力電気の
hydroelectric (hī'drō-ĭ-lěk'trĭk) Pronunciation Key
(click for larger image in new window) Using the power of water currents to generate electric power. Generally, hydroelectric power is created by directing water flow through a turbine, where the water causes fans to turn, creating the torque needed to drive an electric generator. |
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