De waterkrachtcentrale
Example: De waterkrachtcentrale levert duurzame energie aan het dorp.
Definition
"De waterkrachtcentrale" is a facility that generates electricity by harnessing the energy of flowing or falling water, often through dams or rivers. It converts kinetic energy into electrical energy, providing sustainable and renewable power for communities or industries.
Etymology
The word "de waterkrachtcentrale" comes from Dutch, where 'water' means water, 'kracht' means power or force, and 'centrale' means central or power station. The term literally translates to 'the water power plant,' highlighting its function in producing energy from water. Did you know that the concept of water power has been used since ancient times to grind grain or saw wood, long before it was used to generate electricity?
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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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