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wind power, wind force
The power of wind, especially when harnessed for generating electricity or as a measure of wind strength.
COMPOSITION: 風 (wind) + 力 (power). Literally "wind power."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 風力発電 (wind power generation)
- 風力発電機 (wind turbine/generator)
- 風力発電所 (wind power plant)
- 洋上/海上風力 (offshore wind power)
- 風力エネルギー (wind energy)
WIND SCALE: In meteorology, 風力 is measured on the Beaufort scale:
- 風力0 (calm)
- 風力12 (台風, hurricane)
RENEWABLE ENERGY CONTEXT:
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