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Runoff
01
afvoer, overstroming
the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it
Voorbeelden
After heavy rain, the runoff from the hillsides flooded the streets below.
Na zware regenval overstroomde het afvloeiingswater van de heuvels de straten beneden.
The construction site had inadequate drainage, causing the runoff to accumulate in large pools.
De bouwplaats had onvoldoende drainage, waardoor afvloeiing zich ophoopte in grote plassen.
02
tweede ronde, beslissende verkiezing
a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner
03
afstroming, oppervlakkige afvoer
the flow of water or substances that drain away from an area of land, often carrying dirt, chemicals, or other materials
Voorbeelden
Heavy rainfall caused runoff that flooded the streets.
Zware regenval veroorzaakte afvoer die de straten overstroomde.
The soil was eroded by the runoff from the mountain.
De bodem werd geërodeerd door de afvoer van de berg.
