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acid precipitation

noun

Definition of acid precipitation

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

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1955

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acid precipitation

noun

medical Definition of acid precipitation

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

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