hydroelectric

[ hahy-droh-i-lek-trik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to the generation and distribution of electricity derived from the energy of falling water or any other hydraulic source.

hydroelectric

/ ˌhaɪdrəʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪtɪ; -ˌiːlɛk-; ˌhaɪdrəʊɪˈlɛktrɪk /

adjective

1. generated by the pressure of falling water

   hydroelectric power

2. of or concerned with the generation of electricity by water pressure

   a hydroelectric scheme

Derived Forms

• hydroelectricity, noun

Other Words From

• hy·dro·e·lec·tric·i·ty [hahy-droh-i-lek-, tris, -i-tee, -ee-lek-], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydroelectric¹

First recorded in 1825–35; hydro- ¹ + electric

Example Sentences

Zelensky said in his speech on Wednesday that Russia had destroyed all of Ukraine’s thermal power plants and a large part of its hydroelectric capacity as a way to “torment” Ukrainians ahead of winter.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Addis Ababa and Cairo have been at loggerheads for more than a decade over Ethiopia's construction of a vast hydroelectric dam on the River Nile.

From BBC

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said there could be further cuts and other emergency measures introduced if water levels in the hydroelectric plants are not restored soon.

From BBC

She donated food to Noah, who dedicated his resources to getting wind and more hydroelectric power.

From Los Angeles Times

The Gerd is Africa's biggest hydroelectric dam project, and Ethiopia sees it as vital to meeting its energy needs.

From BBC