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    precipitation

    US /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteʃən/

    ・

    UK /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounMaterial that falls from sky; rain, snow or hail
    The desert receives almost no precipitation during the year
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounChemical process of separating solids from liquids
    The precipitation will turn from rain to snow

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    Venice's famous canals are drying up

    04:17Venice's famous canals are drying up
    • And, fortunately, there is some precipitation expected over the next day⏤in fact, for the following week.

      And, fortunately, there is some precipitation expected over the next day⏤in fact, for the following week.

    • There is high precipitation expected⏤that's desperately needed.

      There is high precipitation expected⏤that's desperately needed.

    B1

    How Good do you need to be to Snowboard in JAPAN?

    11:19How Good do you need to be to Snowboard in JAPAN?
    • So for example this year here in France I haven't been able to ride many of my favorite tree runs because the only precipitation that's come at those lower altitudes has unfortunately come as rain.

      So for example this year here in France I haven't been able to ride many of my favorite tree runs because the only precipitation that's come at those lower altitudes has unfortunately come as rain.

    • So for example, this year here in France, I haven't been able to ride many of my favourite tree runs because the only precipitation that's come at those lower altitudes has unfortunately come as rain.

      So for example, this year here in France, I haven't been able to ride many of my favourite tree runs because the only precipitation that's come at those lower altitudes has unfortunately come as rain.

    B1

    The Hydrologic and Carbon Cycles: Always Recycle! - Crash Course Ecology #8

    10:04The Hydrologic and Carbon Cycles: Always Recycle! - Crash Course Ecology #8
    • but we're going to start it off with precipitation.

      but we're going to start it off with precipitation.

    • Rain, hail, snow, sleet, growlpool--all that stuff is precipitation.

      Rain, hail, snow, sleet, growlpool--all that stuff is precipitation.

    B1

    Macau Travel Guide - Macao Day Trip from Hong Kong

    16:54Macau Travel Guide - Macao Day Trip from Hong Kong
    • Today was supposed to be zero percent chance of precipitation.

      Today was supposed to be zero percent chance of precipitation.

    • Today was supposed to be zero percent chance of precipitation and look at what is happening.

      Today was supposed to be zero percent chance of precipitation and look at what is happening.

    B1

    37 Geography Facts You SHOULD Know!

    17:1737 Geography Facts You SHOULD Know!
    • It might surprise you, but deserts aren't just hot. They're defined by how little precipitation they get. And by that definition, Antarctica is the largest desert on the planet, covering a staggering 14 million square kilometers.

      It might surprise you, but deserts aren't just hot. They're defined by how little precipitation they get. And by that definition, Antarctica is the largest desert on the planet, covering a staggering 14 million square kilometers.

    • It might surprise you, but deserts aren't just hot; they're defined by how little precipitation they get.

      It might surprise you, but deserts aren't just hot; they're defined by how little precipitation they get.

    B1

    Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States

    23:05Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States
    • And we're all sitting there scratching our heads saying, "How come you can talk about precipitation, intense storms, sea level rise?" We could talk about a lot of those things,

      And we're all sitting there scratching our heads saying, "How come you can talk about precipitation, intense storms, sea level rise?" We could talk about a lot of those things,

    • saying "How come you can talk about precipitation,

      saying "How come you can talk about precipitation,

    B1

    Resilience of the Maya Civilization (Full Episode) | Rise and Fall of the Maya | National Geographic

    44:18Resilience of the Maya Civilization (Full Episode) | Rise and Fall of the Maya | National Geographic
    • Precipitation dropped by half of how much it rains today during several of these droughts.

      Precipitation dropped by half of how much it rains today during several of these droughts.

    • Precipitation dropped by half of how much it rains today during several of these droughts.

      Precipitation dropped by half of how much it rains today during several of these droughts.

    B1

    Our Planet, Our Home┃ An Earth Day Perspective

    02:41Our Planet, Our Home┃ An Earth Day Perspective
    • NASA has over 20 satellites, measuring the height of oceans and inland waters, clouds and precipitation, carbon dioxide, and much more.

      NASA has over 20 satellites, measuring the height of oceans and inland waters, clouds and precipitation, carbon dioxide, and much more.

    • AND PRECIPITATION, CARBON DIOXIDE AND MUCH MORE.

      AND PRECIPITATION, CARBON DIOXIDE AND MUCH MORE.

    B1

    The Water Cycle

    06:47The Water Cycle
    • And there is a name for every kind of movement in the water cycle, starting with precipitation.

      And there is a name for every kind of movement in the water cycle, starting with precipitation.

    • Precipitation is the process of water falling onto the surface of the Earth.

      Precipitation is the process of water falling onto the surface of the Earth.

    B2

    Stanford Roundtable 2014: The climate conversation you haven’t heard

    27:46Stanford Roundtable 2014: The climate conversation you haven’t heard
    • For example, in Costa Rica, the models say we will get an increase of only 10% average precipitation.

      For example, in Costa Rica, the models say we will get an increase of only 10% average precipitation.

    • the models say we will get an increase of only 10% average precipitation.

      the models say we will get an increase of only 10% average precipitation.

    B1