hydrokinetic

[ hahy-droh-ki-net-ik, -kahy- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to the motion of liquids.
2. of or relating to hydrokinetics.

hydrokinetic

/ -kaɪ-; ˌhaɪdrəʊkɪˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of or concerned with fluids that are in motion
2. of or concerned with hydrokinetics

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydrokinetic¹

First recorded in 1870–75; hydro- ¹ + kinetic

Example Sentences

The money is from a new federal program intended to help develop new designs for economically competitive hydrokinetic turbines for tidal and river currents, Pingree said.

From Washington Times

But instead of building a conventional dam that would block migrating fish, local leaders opted for a twin-turbine “hydrokinetic” generator.

From Los Angeles Times

There is also tremendous potential for electricity generation using new marine hydrokinetic technologies that convert the energy of waves, tides and river and ocean currents into electricity.

From New York Times

Department of Energy says the marine and hydrokinetic industry is still in early development but could produce enough power to meet nearly half the nation’s electricity usage.

From National Geographic

Alaska has 17.1 percent of the United States’ total hydrokinetic energy potential, according to a recent estimate, and 200 off-the-grid villages, many of which are located near rivers or other bodies of water.

From Washington Post