A central hidroelétrica
Example: A central hidroelétrica fornece energia para toda a cidade.
Definition
"A central hidroelétrica" is a hydroelectric power plant that generates electricity by using the energy of flowing or falling water, typically from a river or dam, to drive turbines and produce electrical power for cities or regions.
Etymology
The term "a central hidroelétrica" comes from Portuguese, where "central" means 'plant' or 'station,' and "hidroelétrica" combines "hidro" (water) and "elétrica" (electric), reflecting the plant's function of generating electricity from water power. Did you know the concept dates back to the late 19th century when water turbines first started producing electrical energy?
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the hydroelectric power plant