Hydroelectricity
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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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hydroelectric (ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | generated by the pressure of falling water: hydroelectric power |
| 2. | of or concerned with the generation of electricity by water pressure: a hydroelectric scheme |
| hydroelectricity | |
| —n | |
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| hydroelectric (ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | generated by the pressure of falling water: hydroelectric power |
| 2. | of or concerned with the generation of electricity by water pressure: a hydroelectric scheme |
| hydroelectricity | |
| —n | |
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| Main Entry: | hydroelectricity |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See hydroelectric power |
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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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