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The more energy-efficient we become as a nation, the less we need to develop additional energy sources.
Lamar S. Smith

Meaning of "energy-efficient" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT

energy-efficient  [ˌɛnədʒɪɪˈfɪʃ ənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Energy-Efficient is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ENERGY-EFFICIENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency may refer to: ▪ Efficient energy use, goal to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services ▪ Energy efficiency in transportation ▪ Energy conversion efficiency, the ratio between the output and input of an energy conversion machine ▪ Energy conservation, efforts made to reduce energy consumption ▪ Negawatt power, theoretical unit of power representing an amount of energy saved...

Definition of energy-efficient in the English dictionary

The definition of energy-efficient in the dictionary is that uses energy in an efficient manner.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENERGY-EFFICIENT


connascent
kəˈneɪs ənt
conservant
kənˈsɜːv ənt
constringent
kənˈstrɪndʒ ənt
contabescent
ˌkɒntəˈbɛs ənt
corrodent
kəˈrəʊd ənt
equipotent
ˌiːkwɪˈpəʊt ənt
erodent
iːˈrəʊd ənt
frondescent
frɒnˈdɛs ənt
fuel-efficient
ˌfjuːəlɪˈfɪʃ ənt
statement
ˈsteɪtmənt
student
ˈstjuːdənt
subsequent
ˈsʌbsɪkwənt
talent
ˈtælənt
torrent
ˈtɒrənt
tournament
ˈtʊənəmənt
transparent
trænsˈpærənt
treatment
ˈtriːtmənt
Vincent
ˈvɪnsənt
wasn´t
ˈwɒzənt
wouldn´t
ˈwʊdənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENERGY-EFFICIENT

energumen
energy
energy band
energy bar
energy company
energy conservation
energy consumption
energy conversion
energy crisis
energy crop
energy drink
energy efficiency
energy gap
energy level
energy obesity
energy saving
energy-giving
energy-intensive
energy-saving
energy-smart

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENERGY-EFFICIENT

ancient
client
coefficient
conscient
correlation coefficient
deficient
diffusion coefficient
drag coefficient
efficient
immunodeficient
inconscient
inefficient
insufficient
omniscient
partition coefficient
Pearson´s correlation coefficient
perficient
proficient
scient
self-sufficient
sufficient

Synonyms and antonyms of energy-efficient in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «energy-efficient» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT

Find out the translation of energy-efficient to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of energy-efficient from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «energy-efficient» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

节能
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

energéticamente eficiente
570 millions of speakers

English

energy-efficient
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऊर्जा कुशल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كفاءة في استخدام الطاقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

энергоэффективное
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

eficiência energética
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দক্ষ শক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´efficacité énergétique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tenaga yang cekap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Energieeffiziente
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

エネルギー効率の良い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

에너지 효율
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Efisien energi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tiết kiệm năng lượng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆற்றல் திறன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऊर्जा कार्यक्षम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

verimli enerji
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

efficienza energetica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

energooszczędne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

енергоефективне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

consum redus de energie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενεργειακά αποδοτικών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

energie-doeltreffende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

energieffektiv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

energieffektiv
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of energy-efficient

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENERGY-EFFICIENT»

The term «energy-efficient» is very widely used and occupies the 21.308 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENERGY-EFFICIENT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about energy-efficient

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6 QUOTES WITH «ENERGY-EFFICIENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word energy-efficient.
1
Larry Burns
Fuel cells create a better automobile that's 50 percent more energy-efficient overall and sustainable from energy and safety perspectives.
2
Rosa DeLauro
The State Energy Program, it provides grants to States and directs funding to State energy offices. The States use these grants to address their energy priorities, program funding to adopt emerging renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies.
3
Sheherazade Goldsmith
If you are energy-efficient and water-wise at home, then take all your good habits abroad with you.
4
Alexei Mordashov
The future is in green energy; it's in making steel for energy-efficient cars.
5
Shuji Nakamura
I hope that energy-efficient LED light bulbs will help reduce energy use and lower the cost of lighting worldwide.
6
Lamar S. Smith
The more energy-efficient we become as a nation, the less we need to develop additional energy sources.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENERGY-EFFICIENT»

Discover the use of energy-efficient in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to energy-efficient and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Energy Efficient Buildings: Architecture, Engineering, and ...
"The authors' introduction traces the historical development of the environmental strand of architectural theory and practice, establishing the background for twenty critical studies of international contemporary buildings, each built in ...
Dean Hawkes, Wayne Forster, 2002
2
Energy-efficient architecture: basics for planning and ...
"In the form of a planning taxonomy, this book explains all the criteria and parameters that are relevant to the urban planning, design and subsequent construction of a sustainable building.
Roberto Gonzalo, Karl J. Habermann, 2006
3
Energy-efficient Office Refurbishment: Designing for Comfort
This practical design manual will be invaluable for architects and engineers specialising in the refurbishment of commercial buildings.
Simon Burton, 2013
4
Energy-Efficient Building Systems: Green Strategies for ...
For each system, the book presents the latest methods for improving efficiency...identifying promising new solutions...evaluating their feasibility...and estimating actual savings.
Lal Jayamaha, 2006
5
Hawaiian Design: Strategies for Energy Efficient Architecture
Presents seven strategies for energy efficient architectural design in Hawaii -- orientation and building form, solar control, daylighting, natural ventilation, landscaping, building systems and material selection and equipment efficiency.
Kent Royle, Cliff Terry, 1990
6
Energy-Efficient Electric Motors and Their Applications
In this revised and expanded edition, Howard E. Jordan explains-in a clear manner-the technology of energy efficient electric motors including motor losses, testing, and efficiency labeling.
H.E. Jordan, 1994
7
Energy Efficient Distributed Computing Systems
This book brings together a group of outstanding researchers that investigate the different facets of green and energy efficient distributed computing.
Albert Y. Zomaya, Young Choon Lee, 2012
8
Climatic design: energy-efficient building principles and ...
An updated paperback re-issue of the guide to energy-efficient building design based on local climate.
Donald Watson, Kenneth Labs, 1983
9
Basics of Energy Efficient Living: A Beginner's Guide to ...
Wibberding educates readers about saving energy and collecting it from water, sun, wind, and wood. This information can then be applied to energy-budget specific home design.
Lonnie Wibberding, 2006
10
Energy-Efficient Electric Motors, Third Edition, Revised and ...
Completely revised and expanded, the book reflects the recent state of the field, as well as recent developments in control electronics, the economics of energy-efficient motors and systems, and advanced power electronic drivers.
Ali Emadi, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENERGY-EFFICIENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term energy-efficient is used in the context of the following news items.
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Black Phosphorus Could Replace Silicon For Energy-Efficient
Black phosphorus is a strong contender for building more energy-efficient transistors, according to a study released in the journal Nature ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»
2
Turning a Brooklyn Brownstone Into an Energy-Efficient Home
After a decade working for New York City firm Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, Brent Allen Buck was ready for a change of pace. In 2015 ... «Curbed NY, Jul 15»
3
Battenfeld-cincinnati showcases energy-efficient extrusion at open …
In conjunction with the recent Chinaplas trade show, battenfeld-cincinnati China (Shunde) organized two demonstrations, presenting two lines ... «Plastics Today, Jul 15»
4
Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority to save estimated $500 …
The Siemens Building Technologies Division (Buffalo Grove, Ill.) is the North American market leader for safe and secure, energy-efficient and ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
5
Streets 'left in dark' by energy-efficient bulbs
RESIDENTS have claimed they were “left in the dark” by energy-efficient street bulbs – prompting city council staff to make them brighter. «Edinburgh Evening News, Jul 15»
6
Green light for new energy-efficient state building
State-paid contractors will begin demolition on a full city block near the state Capitol as soon as August. Clearing the site makes way for a future ... «The Olympian, Jul 15»
7
The UK leads the energy-efficient car revolution – and it has …
As our awareness of the environmental impact of fossil fuels has increased, so has our realisation that the need for clean, efficient transport is ... «Alphr, Jul 15»
8
Energy-efficient lighting provider TCP announces KR 'Kaj' den Daas …
His passion and commitment to energy efficient lighting has shown throughout his successful thirty plus years in senior leadership positions, ... «LEDs Magazine, Jul 15»
9
Pure Fishing installs energy-efficient equipment
Pure Fishing, Inc. was ready to make another upgrade in their injection-molding department and knew replacing hydraulic units with an ... «Dickinson County News, Jul 15»
10
Energy-efficient community attracts residents
“Hot water heaters, furnaces and air-conditioning units are all electric,” Morrissey said. “We also have installed energy-efficient fluorescent light ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»

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