Lexic.us

Definition of Acid rain

1. Noun. Rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combine with water.

Definition of Acid rain

1. Noun. Rain which is unusually acidic (pH of less than the natural range of 5 to 6); caused mainly by atmospheric pollution with sulphur dioxide and nitrogen compounds. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Acid rain

1. This is rain which has turned acidic because of the presence of sulphur or nitrogen oxides (both created from burning coal and other fossil fuels) in the atmosphere. Acid rain is a serious environmental problem, it can kill trees and harm plants and animals in lakes and ponds. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acid Rain

Literary usage of Acid rain

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Access EPA: Clearinghouses and Hotlines (1994)
"Description of Services: The acid rain Hotline records questions and disseminates EPA documents related to the acid rain Program to all interested parties. ..."

2. Opportunity 2000: Creative Affirmative Action Strategies for a Changing (1988)
"Another environmental concern is acid rain. The combustion of fossil fuels ... For an indepth discussion of acid rain, the reader is referred to the OTA ..."

Other Resources: