Rain
Rain
Rain (pronunciation: /reɪn/) is a type of precipitation that occurs when water vapor in the Earth's atmosphere condenses into liquid water droplets that are heavy enough to fall under gravity.
Etymology
The term "rain" originates from the Old English "regn", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic "*regnaz". Similar words are found in other Germanic languages, such as the Dutch "regen", the German "Regen", and the Scandinavian "regn".
Types of Rain
There are several types of rain, including:
- Drizzle: Light rain that falls in very fine, small droplets.
- Shower: Rain that falls for a short duration at varying intensities.
- Monsoon: Seasonal rain, typically associated with the Indian subcontinent.
- Acid rain: Rain that contains a high concentration of pollutants, primarily sulfur and nitrogen oxides.
Related Terms
- Precipitation: Any product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapor that falls under gravity.
- Water cycle: The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
- Cloud: An aerosol consisting of a visible mass of minute liquid droplets or frozen crystals, both of which are made of water or various chemicals.
- Meteorology: The scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rain
- Wikipedia's article - Rain
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