see|run off
English
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Alternative forms
run-off
Etymology
run + off
Pronunciation
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Noun
en-noun
- That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate, but instead is discharged from the area.
- Dissolved chemicals, etc, included in such water.
#:The runoff of nitrates is poisoning the lake.
- A second or further round of an indecisive election, after other candidates (often all but the last two) have been eliminated
#:There will now be a runoff as neither front runner received more than 50% of the vote.
Derived terms
surface runoff
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