adj
hydroelectric
huh-ihd-roh-ih-LEHKT-rihk
adj
1
Generating electricity from the energy of moving water.
"The valley's hydroelectric dam supplies power to three nearby towns."
How to Use Hydroelectric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes electricity (or a power plant) generated using the force of flowing or falling water.
Common pairings
hydroelectric dam
hydroelectric power
hydroelectric plant
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Etymology
Built from "hydro-" (water) and "electric."