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Runoff
01
the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
After heavy rain, the runoff from the hillsides flooded the streets below.
02
a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner
03
the flow of water or substances that drain away from an area of land, often carrying dirt, chemicals, or other materials
Examples
Heavy rainfall caused runoff that flooded the streets.
