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View synonyms for acid rain
acid rain
[ as-id reyn ]
noun
- precipitation, as rain, snow, or sleet, containing relatively high concentrations of acid-forming chemicals, as the pollutants from coal smoke, chemical manufacturing, and smelting, that have been released into the atmosphere and combined with water vapor: harmful to the environment.
acid rain
noun
- rain that contains a high concentration of pollutants, chiefly sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, released into the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels such as coal or oil
acid rain
- A type of precipitation made up of dilute acids , primarily a by-product of heavy industry.
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Notes
Acid rain is a result of the combination of water with chemicals released into the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels .
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Word History and Origins
Origin of acid rain1
First recorded in 1855–60
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Example Sentences
And we'll take additional action to restore our lakes and develop new technology to reduce pollution that causes acid rain.
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