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acid rain Definition and Meaning in English (acid rain definition)

noun
Synonyms:acidic precipitation
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Acid rain definition: Rain that has become acidic due to atmospheric pollution, especially from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Definitions of Acid rain

  1. 1noun(formal)

    Rain that has become acidic due to atmospheric pollution, especially from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.

Example Sentences

formal

“Acid rain damages forests and lakes.”

formal

“Pollution is a major cause of acid rain.”

formal

“We must reduce emissions to prevent acid rain.”

Synonyms

acidic precipitation

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Acid rain definition: Rain that has become acidic due to atmospheric pollution, especially from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
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'Acid rain' translates to 'acid rain' in English. Acid rain definition: Rain that has become acidic due to atmospheric pollution, especially from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
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