La central hidroelèctrica
Example: La central hidroelèctrica produeix energia neta per a la ciutat.
Definition
"La central hidroelèctrica" refers to a facility or plant that generates electricity by harnessing the energy of flowing or falling water, often using dams or turbines, to produce clean and renewable power for cities or regions.
Etymology
The term "la central hidroelèctrica" comes from Catalan, where "central" means 'plant' or 'station,' and "hidroelèctrica" combines "hidro-" (water) with "elèctrica" (electric), tracing back to Greek 'hydro' meaning water and Latin 'electricus' related to amber and electricity. Did you know? This compound highlights the integration of water and electricity in energy production.
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"La central hidroelèctrica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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