acid rain — precipitation that has become acidic due to air pollution, particularly from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: precipitation that has become acidic due to air pollution, particularly from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæsɪd reɪn/
Korean meaning: 대기 오염 물질로 인해 산성화된 비나 눈 등의 강수
Korean pronunciation: **애**시드 **레**인
Example Sentences
- The statue's nose melted away like ice cream because of acid rain - talk about environmental vandalism!
- Scientists monitor acid rain levels to protect forests and lakes.
- My car's paint job lasted longer than my marriage, but acid rain got them both in the end.
acid rain
NOUN//ˈæsɪd reɪn//
precipitation that has become acidic due to air pollution, particularly from sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Acid rain falls on the forest, melting leaves and corroding statues overnight.
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Origin
1850년대에 처음 사용된 용어로, 산업혁명 시대의 공기 오염 문제를 설명하기 위해 만들어진 복합어
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“The statue's nose melted away like ice cream because of acid rain - talk about environmental vandalism!”
“Scientists monitor acid rain levels to protect forests and lakes.”
“My car's paint job lasted longer than my marriage, but acid rain got them both in the end.”
“The government implemented strict emissions controls to reduce acid rain formation.”
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