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rainwater

[rayn-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈreɪnˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /


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It operates using rainwater that collects in two reservoirs, whose levels have dropped due to the onset of El Nino.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

Store your wheelbarrow inside your shed so rainwater can’t collect.

From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026

Reservoirs are vital for water supply because they store excess rainwater from wetter months and hold it for use during drier summer periods.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

At the same time, groundwater and rainwater that seep underground must be collected and pumped back to the surface.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026

But when he lowered his hands, I saw he was laughing, rainwater streaming down his head and face, his arms now reaching toward the sky.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani




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