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Noun acid precipitation has 1 sense
- acid rain, acid precipitation - rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combine with water
--1 is a kind of air pollution
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Term: Acid Precipitation
Definition: Acid precipitation refers to any form of precipitation (such as rain, snow, or fog) that has a pH level lower than the average acidity of unpolluted rainfall, primarily due to the presence of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the atmosphere. It is commonly known as acid rain.
Senses:
- Noun: Rain, snow, or any other form of precipitation that has an unusually high level of acidity, mainly caused by air pollution.
- Noun: The process of acidity in precipitation caused by the release of harmful chemicals from human activities, particularly burning fossil fuels and industrial emissions.
Examples of Usage:
Sense 1:
- After days of heavy pollution, acid precipitation fell on the city, damaging crops and harming the environment.
- The effects of acid precipitation on aquatic ecosystems can be severe, leading to the decline of fish populations.
Sense 2:
- Industrial activities have significantly contributed to the increase in acid precipitation levels across the region.
- The government implemented stricter regulations to reduce acid precipitation and protect the health of citizens.
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