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What does hydroelectric mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hydroelectric? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. that generates electricity by converting the energy of moving water
  2. of or relating to the electricity so produced
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In Wales this problem is solved by the Dinorwig hydroelectric power station, which pumps water up to a high reservoir during off-peak periods.
To generate electricity, we use hydroelectric power, coal and nuclear energy.
Parallel rivers fall to the Baltic Sea in rapids and falls, many of which have hydroelectric power stations.
The dam made hydroelectric power possible by forcing water through giant turbines.
They included a steam locomotive, a hydroelectric turbine, a steam turbine, electrical power lines and an airplane.
This year we viewed the astounding structure of a hydroelectric dam built across the Danube.

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