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Term

Acid rain

Term

Rain containing dissolved acidifying compounds, resulting from chemical pollution of the atmosphere by sulphur and nitrogen compounds. When deposited, these increase the acidity of the soil and water causing agricultural and ecological damage.

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EPER Pollution register glossary

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http://www.eper.ec.europa.eu/eper/glossary.asp

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Long definition

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