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runoff
noun as in spring runoff
Example Sentences
The duration of cyanobacterial blooms is increasing with climate warming and nutrient inputs associated with agricultural runoff and sewage discharges.
“We see downside risk to consensus revenue estimates from ongoing mortgage runoff, sub-system business loan growth, and lending competition,” MS says.
One Beverly Hills will feature botanical gardens that reflect the diverse landscape of Southern California, with drought-resistant native plants fed solely on recycled water, including rainfall and the runoff from residents’ sinks and showers.
The National Weather Service warned that “excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.”
But the especially high number of animal deaths this year prompted several research teams to investigate whether runoff from the fires may have accelerated algae growth to particularly dangerous proportions.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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