What does acid precipitation mean?
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acid pre·cip·i·ta·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
acid rain, acid precipitationnoun
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 precipitation
Acid precipitation, also known as acid rain, refers to any form of precipitation - like rain, snow, fog, hail, or dew - that contains high levels of sulfuric or nitric acids. It occurs when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides are released into the atmosphere, mix with water, oxygen, and other chemicals, and then fall back to the earth’s surface. This process is largely triggered by human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels. Acid precipitation can have harmful effects on the environment, including damage to forests and aquatic life, and can also affect human health and man-made structures.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of acid precipitation in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of acid precipitation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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