acid precipitation

noun

Definition of ACID PRECIPITATION

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

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noun

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

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