De waterkrachtcentrale
Example: De waterkrachtcentrale levert duurzame energie aan het dorp.
Definition
"De waterkrachtcentrale" refers to a hydroelectric power plant that generates electricity by harnessing the energy of flowing or falling water, often used as a sustainable and renewable energy source for communities or industries.
Etymology
The term "de waterkrachtcentrale" comes from Dutch, where 'waterkracht' means 'water power' and 'centrale' means 'power station' or 'plant.' It literally describes a facility that centralizes the power generated from water flow. Did you know that hydroelectric power plants have been used since ancient times, evolving with technology to become major renewable energy sources?
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"De waterkrachtcentrale" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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