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hydroelectricity

/ˌhaɪ.drəʊ.ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.drəʊ.ɪˌlekˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/B2formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее электричество, вырабатываемое за счёт использования энергии движущейся воды, обычно с помощью плотин или турбин.

A noun referring to electricity generated by harnessing the energy of moving water, typically through dams or turbines.

uncountable

  1. Electricity from water powerB2formalscientific

    Electrical energy generated by converting the kinetic energy of flowing or falling water into power, typically using turbines and generators.

    ruЭлектроэнергия из энергии воды

    • Hydroelectricity provides a significant portion of the world's renewable energy.
    • The dam was built to generate hydroelectricity for the surrounding region.
    • Many countries are investing in hydroelectricity to reduce their carbon footprint.
    • The power plant uses the river's current to produce hydroelectricity.

    Synonymswaterpower

Forms
  • hydroelectricities plural form
  • hydroelectricities' possessive plural form
  • hydroelectricity's possessive singular form