hydropower

noun

hy·​dro·​pow·​er ˈhī-drə-ˌpau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce hydropower (audio)
: hydroelectric power

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Sweden’s energy mix includes biofuels and waste, nuclear, oil, and hydropower. Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Nov. 2024 When built on a hydropower reservoir, typical conflicts between new generation and other land uses can be avoided and negative impacts are generally minimal. Jeff Opperman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 In March, a suicide bomber killed five Chinese engineers working on a hydropower project in northern Pakistan. Reuters, NBC News, 7 Oct. 2024 One of them would expedite licensing for marine energy facilities, while another would tweak FERC licensing processes for hydropower. Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hydropower 

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First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hydropower was in 1933

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“Hydropower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydropower. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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hydropower

noun
hy·​dro·​pow·​er ˈhī-drə-ˌpau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce hydropower (audio)
: hydroelectric power
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