Crossword clues for acid rain
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Wiktionary
n. 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.
WordNet
n. rain containing acids that form in the atmosphere when industrial gas emissions (especially sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) combine with water [syn: acid precipitation]
Wikipedia
Acid rain is a rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that it possesses elevated levels of hydrogen ions (low pH). It can have harmful effects on plants, aquatic animals and infrastructure. Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids. Some Governments have made efforts since the 1970s to reduce the release of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide into the atmosphere with positive results. Nitrogen oxides can also be produced naturally by lightning strikes, and sulfur dioxide is produced by volcanic eruptions. The chemicals in acid rain can cause paint to peel, corrosion of steel structures such as bridges, and weathering of stone buildings and statues.
Acid Rain is the third compilation album by Esham. Released in 2002, it is the first of three albums by the rapper released on Psychopathic Records, followed by the studio albums Repentance and A-1 Yola. It is known as the "Esham Story".
"Acid Rain" is a song recorded by American recording artist Alexis Jordan, taken from her upcoming second studio album (2014). It was written by Sia Furler with co-writing and production from Norwegian production outfit StarGate and Dutch disc jockeys (DJs) Bingo Players. The latter duo are credited for the inclusion of a sample of their own electro house single " Get Up (Rattle)". "Acid Rain" initially premiered on January 14, 2013, featuring two verses of Jordan's label-mate, American rapper J.Cole. An alternate version of the song excluding Cole was released for digital download on February 20, 2013.
Acid rain is rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic.
Acid Rain may also refer to:
- Acid Rain (album), a 2002 album by Esham
- "Acid Rain" (Alexis Jordan song), 2013
- "Acid Rain" (Angra song), 2001
- "Acid Rain", a song by Avenged Sevenfold on the 2013 album Hail to the King
- "Acid Rain", a song by D.R.I. on the 1992 album Definition
- "Acid Rain", a song by Liquid Tension Experiment on their 1998 self-titled album
Usage examples of "acid rain".
This was true acid rain, she supposed, sulphuric acid droplets formed kilometers above.
The ozone layer might be gone by then, and the forests gnawed bare by acid rain.
Overnight Ice Ages, acid rain that cut through steel, and a landscape made entirely of glass.
He saw the acid rain come down and the curtain of hissing vapour which at once went up.
Its marble stonework had been eaten away by acid rain and bird droppings, its giltwork had flaked away over years of neglect.