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acid rain
noun
: rain that contains dangerous chemicals because of smoke from cars and factories
Full Definition of ACID RAIN
: acid precipitation in the form of rain
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First Known Use of ACID RAIN
1845
Rhymes with ACID RAIN
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acid rain
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Medical Definition of ACID RAIN
: acid precipitation especially in the form of rain
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