Meaning

2 senses
  1. (not comparable)That generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water, or of steam escaping under high pressure.

    hydroelektrisch

    гидроэлектри́ческийgidroelektríčeskij

    гідроелектри́чнийhidroelektrýčnyj

  2. (not comparable)Of or relating to the electricity so produced.

    hydroelektrisch

    гидроэлектри́ческийgidroelektríčeskij

    гідроелектри́чнийhidroelektrýčnyj

    of or relating to or used in the production of electricity by waterpower

Examples

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  1. Algeria needs more hydroelectric power plants.

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  2. Algeria needs to build more hydroelectric dams.

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  3. Algeria redirected many river flows to hydroelectric dams.

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  4. The hydroelectric dam generates cheap electricity for the community.

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  5. Algeria needs more hydroelectric plants.

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Translations

7 languages
Українська
By meaning 1
that generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water:
Русский
By meaning 1
that generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
that generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water:

Origin

Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor.

Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor.

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