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Another word for run-off

Verb

  1. To pour out

    2. See also:

    drain

  2. To abandon

    3. See also:

    leave

    escape

  3. To produce

    4. See also:

    reproduce

    print

    manufacture

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Sentence Examples

  • These not only pollute the land but the run-off causes water pollution as well.

  • Nine-tenths of the rainfall is absorbed by the loess and sandy soils, with only one-tenth being "run-off."

  • The zippers are waterproof and both the neck and sleeves have water run-off features.

  • Nonpoint source pollution or run-off pollution includes apparently minor household contaminants such as lawn chemicals or car cleaning fluids.

  • The Greg Norman Waterproof Rain Pants have sealed seams and leg opening extensions for water run-off.

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