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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   hydroelectric power uncountable

   "The 16 small hydro-power stations run by Kuandian County provide 80 percent of the electricity for agricultural use in this county."

Synonyms

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water powerwater power

Example

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"Hydropower is a renewable resource."

Etymology

From hydro- + power.

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