acid precipitation

noun

: precipitation (such as rain or snow) having increased acidity caused by environmental factors (such as atmospheric pollutants)

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Some countries throughout Asia like China still see widespread effects of acid precipitation frequently. Tori B. Powell, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2022 But despite emission reductions, Likens warns that acid precipitation in North America is not entirely a thing of the past. Tori B. Powell, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of acid precipitation was in 1955

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“Acid precipitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acid%20precipitation. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

acid precipitation

noun
: precipitation (as rain or snow) with increased acidity that is caused by environmental factors

Medical Definition

acid precipitation

noun
: precipitation (as rain or snow) having increased acidity caused by environmental factors (as atmospheric pollutants)
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