Hydroelectric

/ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/ adjective

Relating to electricity that is generated by the force of flowing or falling water pushing through turbines.

From Greek 'hydro' (water) + 'electric' (electricity). This compound term emerged in the late 1800s as engineers harnessed water power to generate electricity on an industrial scale.

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