rainwater

Example Sentences

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As of December, its dams were only around 30 percent full on average, and farmers have largely relied on rainwater for irrigation.

From Barron's

By examining their chemical makeup -- the balance between "heavy" and "light" hydrogen in the waxes mirrors the hydrogen composition of rainwater absorbed by plants -- the team was able to estimate the severity of drought conditions.

From Science Daily

Sam looked down at the drain that caught the rainwater.

From Literature

These included data from Arctic ice-cores and rainwater samples collected around the world.

From Science Daily

She produced a bowl of rainwater and a soft cloth, made from shredded and woven oak leaves.

From Literature