Definition

1. Noun:
   • Electricity generated from the energy of flowing or falling water: Hydroelectricity is a form of power produced by harnessing the kinetic energy of moving water, typically by using dams or turbines in rivers.

Usage

• Hydroelectricity is a major source of renewable energy.
• The country relies heavily on hydroelectricity for its power needs.
• Generating hydroelectricity often involves building a dam to create a reservoir.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "base-load hydroelectricity": Hydroelectric power that provides a constant, minimum level of supply to the electrical grid.
  • The reservoir system provides reliable base-load hydroelectricity.
• "small-scale hydroelectricity": Electricity generated from smaller water flow systems, often for local use.
  • The village is powered by small-scale hydroelectricity from a nearby stream.

Variants and Related Words

• Hydroelectric (adjective): Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
  • A hydroelectric power plant.
  • Hydroelectric energy.
• Hydroelectric power: A synonymous phrase for hydroelectricity.
• Hydropower: A broader term encompassing all power derived from water, which includes hydroelectricity.

Synonyms

• Water power
• Hydropower electricity

Related Phrases

• Hydroelectric dam: A dam specifically built to generate hydroelectricity.
  • The Hoover Dam is a famous hydroelectric dam.
• Hydroelectric turbine: A turbine that converts water's energy into mechanical energy to generate electricity.
  • The plant uses Francis turbines for hydroelectricity generation.

Noun

1. electricity produced by water power