rainwash

/ˈreɪnwɒʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of removing pollutants from the ground by the action of rain, especially acid rain.

“The environmental engineer studied the impact of rainwash on local waterways.”

2. noun

the pollutants removed from the ground by rainwash.

“The rainwash in the nearby lake posed a significant threat to aquatic life.”

Synonyms

  • acid rain runoff
  • rain erosion

Antonyms

  • rainfall accumulation