Definition of "hydrokinetic" [hy•dro•ki•net•ic]

• Of or relating to hydrokinetics. (adjective)
• Of or relating to the kinetic energy and motion of fluids. (adjective)

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• "FERC reports that there are 32 ocean energy projects in the works, not to mention another 69 projects that will similarly tap the energy of flowing rivers all of these projects are classified as "hydrokinetic"."
• "Salazar and Jon Wellinghoff, the acting FERC chairman, reached the agreement Monday night that clarifies the authority over wind projects stands with the Interior Department, while assuring that jurisdiction over licensing of wave and ocean current -- or "hydrokinetic" -- projects stand with the energy regulatory commission."
• "Other technologies have been designed -- and are being developed -- to turn the energy of ocean currents, tides, and flowing rivers into another kind of power, called hydrokinetic energy."