Hydropeaking

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The practice of releasing pulses of water to increase hydroelectric power production at hydro dams to meet peak daily electricity demand. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From hydro- + peaking.

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