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runoff

/ˈrʌnˌɔf/ /ˈrʌnˌɑf/

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noun

Сточный поток

That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.

Examples :

"After the heavy rain, the runoff flowed from the fields into the nearby river, carrying soil and fertilizer with it. "

После сильного дождя сточный поток потек с полей в близлежащую реку, унося с собой почву и удобрения.

environment weather agriculture

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noun

Сточные воды, сток

Dissolved chemicals, etc, included in such water.

Examples :

"The runoff of nitrates is poisoning the lake."

Сточные воды с нитратами отравляют озеро.

environment chemistry geology agriculture

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noun

Повторное голосование, второй тур

A second or further round of an indecisive election, after other candidates (often all but the last two) have been eliminated.

Examples :

"There will now be a runoff as neither front runner received more than 50% of the vote."

Сейчас будет повторное голосование, так как ни один из лидеров не набрал более 50% голосов.

politics government