First Known Use: 1884
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hydroelectric
adjective hy·dro·elec·tric \ˌhī-drō-i-ˈlek-trik\
: of or relating to the production of electricity by using machines that are powered by moving water
Full Definition of HYDROELECTRIC
: of or relating to production of electricity by waterpower <constructed a hydroelectric power plant at the dam site>
— hy·dro·elec·tri·cal·ly \-tri-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— hy·dro·elec·tric·i·ty \-ˌlek-ˈtri-sə-tē, -ˈtris-tē\ noun
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hydroelectric
adjective hy·dro·elec·tric \ˌhī-drō-i-ˈlek-trik\
Definition of HYDROELECTRIC for Kids
: relating to or used in the making of electricity by waterpower <hydroelectric power>
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