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Meaning of "rainwater" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RAINWATER

rainwater  [ˈreɪnˌwɔːtə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RAINWATER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rainwater is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RAINWATER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

rainwater

Rain

Rain is liquid water in the form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then precipitated—that is, become heavy enough to fall under gravity. Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water on the Earth. It provides suitable conditions for many types of ecosystems, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants and crop irrigation. The major cause of rain production is moisture moving along three-dimensional zones of temperature and moisture contrasts known as weather fronts. If enough moisture and upward motion is present, precipitation falls from convective clouds such as cumulonimbus which can organize into narrow rainbands. In mountainous areas, heavy precipitation is possible where upslope flow is maximized within windward sides of the terrain at elevation which forces moist air to condense and fall out as rainfall along the sides of mountains. On the leeward side of mountains, desert climates can exist due to the dry air caused by downslope flow which causes heating and drying of the air mass.

Definition of rainwater in the English dictionary

The definition of rainwater in the dictionary is water from rain.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RAINWATER


backwater
ˈbækˌwɔːtə
blackwater
ˈblækˌwɔːtə
breakwater
ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtə
Bridgwater
ˈbrɪdʒˌwɔːtə
Derwentwater
ˈdɜːwəntˌwɔːtə
dishwater
ˈdɪʃˌwɔːtə
Drinkwater
ˈdrɪŋkˌwɔːtə
feedwater
ˈfiːdˌwɔːtə
firewater
ˈfaɪəˌwɔːtə
floodwater
ˈflʌdˌwɔːtə
freshwater
ˈfrɛʃˌwɔːtə
meltwater
ˈmɛltˌwɔːtə
pump-water
ˈpʌmpˌwɔːtə
rockwater
ˈrɒkˌwɔːtə
saltwater
ˈsɔːltˌwɔːtə
shearwater
ˈʃɪəˌwɔːtə
sweetwater
ˈswiːtˌwɔːtə
tidewater
ˈtaɪdˌwɔːtə
Ullswater
ˈʌlzˌwɔːtə
wastewater
ˈweɪstˌwɔːtə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAINWATER

rainiest
rainily
raininess
rainless
rainmaker
rainmaking
rainout
rainproof
rains
rainspout
rainsquall
rainstick
rainstorm
rainswept
raintight
rainwash
rainwater pipe
rainwear
rainy
rainy day

WORDS THAT END LIKE RAINWATER

above the water
bath water
blood is thicker than water
bottled water
distilled water
drinking water
fresh water
Greater
head of water
holy water
in deep water
in hot water
like a fish out of water
mineral water
salt water
surface water
tap water
test the water
underwater
waste water
water

Synonyms and antonyms of rainwater in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «rainwater» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAINWATER

Find out the translation of rainwater to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rainwater from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rainwater» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

雨水
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

el agua de lluvia
570 millions of speakers

English

rainwater
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वर्षा का पानी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مياه الأمطار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дождевой воды
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

a água da chuva
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বৃষ্টিজল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

eaux de pluie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Air hujan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Regenwasser
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

雨水
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

빗물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Banyu udan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nước mưa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மழைநீர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पावसाचे पाणी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yağmur suyu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acqua piovana
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

deszczowej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дощової води
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

apa de ploaie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ομβρίων υδάτων
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

reënwater
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

regnvatten
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

regnvann
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rainwater

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAINWATER»

The term «rainwater» is quite widely used and occupies the 33.219 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAINWATER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «rainwater» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «rainwater» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rainwater

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QUOTES WITH «RAINWATER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rainwater.
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Katherine Center
I'd love to paint our roof white - it's so hot down here in Texas! - and I'd love to have a rainwater collection system to save rain runoff for later. I also love to fantasize about keeping chickens in the backyard.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAINWATER»

Discover the use of rainwater in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rainwater and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rainwater
saunter between them. He walked straight up to Mr. Rainwater. Without thinking, Ella opened the car door and got out. Conrad looked Mr. Rainwater up and down , then turned his head only and made a scoffing sound. His friends laughed.
Sandra Brown, 2010
2
Rainwater catchment systems for domestic supply: design, ...
Rainwater Catchment Systems for Domestic Supply provides a state-of-the-art review of practice in the collection of rainwater.
John Gould, Erik Nissen-Petersen, 1999
3
Design for Water: Rainwater Harvesting, Stormwater ...
A professional guide to collecting water -- the 21st Century oil.
Heather Kinkade-Levario, 2013
4
Rainwater Harvesting: A Lifeline for Human Well-being
Rainwater harvesting creates synergies by upgrading rainfed agriculture and enhancing productive landscapes. The publication describes rainwater harvesting systems, their roles and impacts.
‎2009
5
Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers
The authors have updated the text and added photos to now include over 2300 marks illustrated with brief histories and cross references of more than 1500 manufacturers.
Dorothy T. Rainwater, Martin Fuller, Colette Fuller, 2003
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Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond: ...
Building on the information presented in Volume 1, this book shows you how to select, place, size, construct, and plant your chosen water-harvesting earthworks.
Brad Lancaster, 2008
7
Herding Cats: A Primer for Programmers Who Lead Programmers
In this “how-to” manual that's both practical and thought-provoking, you'll find several chapters devoted to administrative aspects of your job, such as managing meetings, hiring and firing, and principles of organizing your job for ...
Hank Rainwater, 2002
8
The Jack Russell Terrier Canine Companion Or Demon Dog
There are many breed books out there, but this book will give you all you need to know about the tenacious Jack Russell Terrier.
Don Rainwater, Kellie Rainwater, 2008
9
Rainwater Collection: For the Mechanically Challenged
This handbook is cute, funny and smart - smart enough to teach almost anyone how to install a personal rainwater collection system.
Suzy Banks, 2004
10
Rainwater Harvesting for Agriculture in the Dry Areas
This book provides the answers. The book is based on many years of research, training and development by three of the world’s leading experts in water management and agriculture.
Theib Y. Oweis, Dieter Prinz, Ahmed Y. Hachum, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAINWATER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rainwater is used in the context of the following news items.
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UNC-Greensboro collecting rainwater in conservation effort
The school has set up a 2,500 gallon cistern to collect rainwater. Groundskeepers use the rainwater for some trees, flowers and shrubs that are in parts of the ... «WRAL.com, Jul 15»
2
NGT fines hotels, malls, hospitals over rainwater harvesting
New Delhi: Taking several hospitals, malls and hotels here to task for not complying with its orders on rainwater harvesting, the National Green Tribunal ... «Zee News, Jul 15»
3
Rainwater could help Indians save money: NASA data
Collecting rainwater for vegetable irrigation could reduce water bills, increase caloric intake and even provide a second source of income for people in India, ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
4
NGT imposes hefty fines on hospitals, malls without rainwater
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed hefty fines on a number of major hospitals, malls and five-star hotels in the capital that do not have rainwater ... «The Indian Express, May 15»
5
Rooftop rainwater collection bill easily clears Colorado committee
A bill that would allow residential rainwater collection sailed through a committee hearing Monday, making headway in Colorado's decades-old water rights ... «The Denver Post, Mar 15»
6
Radioactive rainwater leaks from Fukushima No. 1 plant storage …
FUKUSHIMA – An estimated 747 tons of contaminated rainwater leaked from mounds that surround an area housing storage tanks for radioactive water at the ... «The Japan Times, Mar 15»
7
Fisheries group lodges protest against Tepco's failure to disclose …
s failure to disclose the recent leak of radioactive rainwater from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the sea, calling it a betrayal of fishermen and the public. «The Japan Times, Feb 15»
8
Make rainwater harvesting attractive: HC to DJB
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to make rainwater harvesting "attractive" by giving wide publicity to its benefits ... «Zee News, Feb 15»
9
Rainwater family seeks cure to billionaire's brain disease
ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, JAN. 25 - In this photo taken on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, Dr. Bruce Miller, left, and Todd Rainwater speak to the media during a ... «Washington Times, Jan 15»
10
Oldham sponsor cuts ties with club over 'imminent signing' of Ched …
Craig Verlin, a director of Verlin Rainwater Solutions which sponsors a stand at ... Verlin Rainwater Solutions will no longer be associated with Oldham Athletic. «The Guardian, Jan 15»

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