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rainfall

[reyn-fawl] / ˈreɪnˌfɔl /
NOUN
precipitation
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STRONGEST


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In natural environments, cycles such as rainfall or tidal changes repeatedly wash away these flawed areas.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

In Los Angeles and Ventura counties, rainfall should peak between 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service office in Oxnard said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Instead, scientists and water managers will need to better track spring rainfall, soil moisture, plant activity, and temperature trends to make accurate forecasts.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Climate change is wreaking havoc on agriculture, bringing stronger storms, longer droughts, erratic rainfall and rising temperatures.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

The recent rainfall filled the cottage with the scent of damp soil.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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