The hydropower plant
Example: Hydropower plant converts water flow into electricity
Definition
"The hydropower plant" refers to a facility that generates electricity by using the energy of flowing or falling water to drive turbines. This renewable energy source converts the kinetic energy of water flow into electrical power, commonly used for sustainable electricity production.
Etymology
The term "the hydropower plant" combines 'hydro-', derived from the Greek word 'hydor' meaning water, and 'power plant', which refers to a facility generating energy. Did you know? The concept of hydropower dates back to ancient times when water wheels were used for mechanical tasks before electricity generation was developed.
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"The hydropower plant" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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