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Precipitation
01
snow, rain, hail, etc. that falls to or condenses on the ground
02
an unexpected acceleration or hastening
03
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
04
the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height
05
the process of forming a chemical precipitate
06
the amount of water, in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls to the ground, measured over a specific period and crucial for crop growth and forest health
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy precipitation in the form of rain showers throughout the afternoon.
After days of relentless precipitation, the river overflowed its banks, causing widespread flooding in the area.
Farmers rely on precipitation to water their crops, but excessive rainfall or drought can have detrimental effects on agricultural yields.
In colder regions, precipitation often falls as snow during the winter months, blanketing the landscape in a layer of white.
The accumulation of ice on power lines and tree branches during freezing precipitation can lead to power outages and hazardous road conditions.
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