A source of energy regarded as being cleaner than coal; spec. hydroelectric power. Cf. white fuel n. at white, adj. n.compounds 1f.
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| 释义 | the world > matter > physics > electromagnetic radiation > electricity > electrical power, electricity > [noun] > generated by water (6) white coal1885 A source of energy regarded as being cleaner than coal; spec. hydroelectric power. Cf. white fuel n. at white, adj. n.compounds 1f. white fuel1901 (a) hydroelectric power, or the flowing water giving rise to this (cf. white coal, n. 3) (now rare); (b) unleaded petrol. hydroelectricity1904 Electricity generated by utilizing the motive power of water. hydro1916 Hydro-electric power (see hydroelectric, adj. 3). In Canada also: hydro-electric power supply. Cf. hydropower, n. hydropower1933 Hydro-electric power. tidal2002 The tidal flux as a source of energy from which electricity for domestic or industrial use can be generated; (also) the electricity generated from… |
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