hydrokinetic engine
- noun
- Specialized
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motor hidroquinético
- A hydrokinetic engine harnesses river currents to generate electricity in remote areas.
Examples
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The ancient mill used a hydrokinetic engine to power its grinding stones.
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The hydrokinetic engine powers the new eco-friendly boat.
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Innovations in hydrokinetic engine technology have improved renewable energy production.
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Many scientists are researching hydrokinetic engines for renewable energy.
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A hydrokinetic engine harnesses river currents to generate mechanical power for nearby homes.
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The ancient mill used a hydrokinetic engine to convert flowing water into energy for grinding grain.
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Innovations in hydrokinetic engine design are helping to utilize ocean currents for sustainable energy.
Synonyms
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3.9
A machine that uses moving water, steam, or air to turn blades and make power
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3.5
A large wheel turned by flowing water to power machines or lift water
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3.5
A large wheel turned by flowing water that makes power for machines or lifts water
A large wheel that flowing water turns to power machines that grind grain
How Powerful
- Specialized
1
4.3
- Specialized
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3.5
- Archaic
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3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is transparently compositional: 'hydrokinetic' (relating to moving water) combined with 'engine' (a machine) clearly yields an engine that uses the motion of water to produce power. Although somewhat technical, the semantic parts combine in a regular, predictable way found cross-linguistically, so a learner who knows both constituents would infer the meaning.
Etymology
The noun hydrokinetic engine puts together hydro ('water'), kinetic ('movement'), and engine ('machine') to create a clear picture. That's why it means 'a machine that uses moving water to make power'.