🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

수력 발전의

Pronunciation / Transliteration: suryeok baljeon-ui

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hydroelectric/ˌhaɪ.droʊ.ɪˈlɛk.trɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"수력 발전은 친환경적인 에너지원입니다."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Generating electricity by the action of falling or flowing water.

    "The region relies heavily on hydroelectric power to meet its energy needs sustainably."
  2. 2

    Relating to the production of electricity from water power.

    "Several new hydroelectric plants were constructed along the river to boost capacity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'hydor' meaning water and 'electric', coined in the late 19th century with the development of electrical engineering and water-powered generators. It combines the ancient root for water with the modern scientific term for electricity to describe power generated by flowing water.

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