ACID PRECIPITATION
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Acid Precipitation.
Acid Precipitation - as a noun
Rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combine with water
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acid rainExample Sentences
"The effects of acid precipitation on vegetation can be devastating."
"Fish and other aquatic life can be harmed by acid precipitation in lakes and rivers."
"Scientists continue to study the long-term effects of acid precipitation on ecosystems."
"The acidity of acid precipitation is measured using the pH scale."
"Efforts to reduce acid precipitation include implementing stricter air pollution control measures."