"hydropeaking" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hydropeakings [plural]
Etymology: From hydro- + peaking. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|hydro|peaking}} hydro- + peaking Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} hydropeaking (countable and uncountable, plural hydropeakings)
  1. The practice of releasing pulses of water to increase hydroelectric power production at hydro dams to meet peak daily electricity demand. Tags: countable, uncountable

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