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Concept information

Preferred term

hydroelectric power

Type

  • Topic

Synonyms

  • hydroelectric energy

Scope note

  • Use for the generation of electric power usually from water released in controlled amounts though a system of turbines; For the more general concept of electrical or mechanical energy harnessed from the action of falling or flowing water or due to water temperature differentials USE water power.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/31694

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