hydroelectricity
1 of 1noun/ˌhaɪdroʊɪlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/
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electricity that is produced from the power of water
C1Learn more on Wikipedia- Hydroelectricity is generated by harnessing the energy of flowing water to spin turbines.
- The dam on the river produces hydroelectricity for thousands of homes in the region.
- Countries with abundant rivers and waterfalls often rely on hydroelectricity as a renewable energy source.
- Environmentalists advocate for sustainable practices in hydroelectricity to minimize ecological impact.
- Hydroelectricity is considered a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels because it produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions.