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waterpower

/ˈwɔː.təˌpaʊ.ə/

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noun

/ˈwɔː.təˌpaʊ.ə/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее потенциальную энергию или мощность, запасённую в водоёме, обычно за счёт его высоты или давления, которую можно использовать для совершения работы.

A noun referring to the potential energy or power that is stored in a body of water, typically due to its height or pressure, which can be harnessed to perform work.

uncountable

  1. HydropowerB2formaltechnical

    The power or energy that is generated from the movement or pressure of water, typically used to produce electricity or drive machinery.

    ruГидроэнергия

    • The mill was originally driven by waterpower from the river.
    • Many countries are investing in waterpower as a renewable energy source.
    • The dam was built to harness waterpower for the region's electricity grid.

    Synonymshydroelectricity

Forms
  • waterpowers plural form
  • waterpowers' possessive plural form
  • waterpower's possessive singular form