Meaning Runoff
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excess water that can’t be absorbed by the ground
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The topographic flow of water from precipitation to stream channels located at lower elevations. Occurs when the infiltration capacity of an area's soil has been exceeded. It also refers to the w [..]
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In hydrologic terms, the part of precipitation that flows toward the streams on the surface of the ground or within the ground. Runoff is composed of baseflow and surface runoff.
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The precipitation that runs directly off the surface to stream or body of standing water.
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also run-off, "precipitation water drained by streams and rivers," 1887, from run (v.) + off (adv.). Meaning "deciding race after a tie" is from 1873; electoral sense is attested b [..]
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overflow of fluid from a farm or industrial factory. Read more in the NG Education Encyclopedia
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The draining away of water from the surface of an area of land, a building. or structure.
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water that flows over the ground and reaches a stream or pond as a result of rainfall; best to divert runoff so it does not go into the pond
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definition - (sometime referred to as Ground Water Runoff) - water that flows over the ground after a rain. This term is significant to water features as it describes the pattern of water that moves across the ground due to rain or irrigation. This ground water run-off can carry fertilizers, pesticides; soil or other debris that can contaminate the [..]
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a lateral flow (unlike leaching, which is vertical) that carries soil, minerals, waste, or pollution.
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Water which is not absorbed by the soil or landscape to which it is applied. Runoff occurs when water is applied too quickly (application rate exceeds infiltration rate), particularly if there is a severe slope. Storm water runoff which is created by natural precipitation rather than human-caused or applied water use. The part of the precipitation [..]
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a synonym for wort, or the liquid that you separate from the spent grain husks during lautering.
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(1) That part of the precipitation, snow melt, or irrigation water that appears in uncontrolled surface streams, rivers, drains or sewers. Runoff may be classified according to speed of appearance after rainfall or melting snow as direct runoff or base runoff, and according to source as surface runoff, storm interflow, or groundwater runoff. (2) Th [..]
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(n) - water that flows along Earth's surface and not being absorbed into the ground
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Runoff refers to the draining away of water or other fluids from a system or area. Within the water industry, the word “runoff” may be used also as a noun to refer to that which has been drained away.
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General term for syrups or molasses produced on centrifuging a massecuite.
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Water that has from something. Usually rain water that has a roof into a gutter, or run - off sloping ground into a channel or pond.
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Any water that runs across the surface of the land. (Also known as Overland Flow or Surface Runoff).
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That part of precipitation that does not evaporate and is not transpired.
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excess water that washes away once soil has been fully irrigated; runoff can include pesticides, petroleum, and other waste that pollutes the surrounding land and water, especially in industrial agriculture
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(n) the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity(n) a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner
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liquid water that travels over the surface of the Earth, moving downward due to the law of gravity; runoff is one way in which water that falls as precipitation returns to the ocean
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That part of precipitation, snowmelt, or irrigation water that flows from the land to streams or other surface waters. S
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Water moving over the surface of the ground.
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Rainwater that flows over the land and into streams and lakes; it often picks up soil particles along the way and brings them into the streams and lakes.
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The portion of rainfall, melted snow, or irrigation water that flows across the land surface, through shallow underground zones, and through ground water to create streams. 
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is that part of precipitation, snow or ice melt or irrigation water that flows from the land to the streams or other water surfaces.
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The part of precipitation that travels overland and appears in surface streams or other receiving water bodies.
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Water from precipitation or irrigation that flows over the ground surface and returns to streams. It can collect pollutants from the air or land and carry them to the receiving waters.
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is precipitation or irrigation water that does not infiltrate but flows over the land surface toward a surface drain, eventually making its way to a river, lake or an ocean. 
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Rain or melted snow which is not absorbed into the soil, but flows across land into streams, lakes and rivers.
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That part of rain or other precipitation that runs off the surface of a drainage area and does not enter the soil or the sewer system as inflow.
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Excess water that flows over the ground and reaches the stream or pond as a result of rainfall. Runoff into ponds should be avoided as it carries with it fertilizer and unwanted chemicals.
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(1) That part of the precipitation, snow melt, or irrigation water that appears in uncontrolled surface streams, rivers, drains or sewers. Runoff may be classified according to speed of appearance aft [..]
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The topographic flow of water from precipitation to stream channels located at lower elevations. Occurs when the infiltration capacity of an area's soil has been exceeded. It also refers to the water leaving an area of drainage. Also called overland flow.
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That part of precipitation that flows toward streams on the surface of the ground or within the ground. Runoff is composed of base flow and surface runoff.
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Failure to cut or sew along a given line. To wander from the seam or fabric edge.
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In hydrologic terms, the part of precipitation that flows toward the streams on the surface of the ground or within the ground. Runoff is composed of baseflow and surface runoff.
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The water flow which occurs when soil is infiltrated to full capacity and excess water, from rain, snowmelt, or other sources flows over the land.
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surface water entering rivers, freshwater lakes, or reservoirs.
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The part of precipitation that appears as streamflow. Source: UNESCO, International Glossary of Hydrology
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Water originating from rainfall and other precipitation (such as sprinklers) that is found in drainage facilities, rivers, streams, springs, seeps, ponds, lakes, wetlands and shallow groundwater.
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the portion of precipitation on land that ultimately reaches streams, often with dissolved or suspended material (including pollution)
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Water originating from rainfall and other precipitation (such as sprinklers) that is found in drainage facilities, rivers, streams, springs, seeps, ponds, lakes, wetlands and shallow groundwater. 
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Water that flows across the surface of the land and drains into a water body.
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Water from rain, snowmelt, or irrigation that flows over the ground surface and returns to streams, “running off” the land to the stream. It includes the water and everything it picks up along the way [..]
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The part of rain and snowmelt that runs over the ground and into a stream or other water body.
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Precipitation that flows overland to surface streams, rivers and lakes.
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water (originating as precipitation) that flows across surfaces rather than soaking in; eventually enters a water body; may pick up and carry a variety of pollutants.
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surface water entering rivers, freshwater lakes, or reservoirs. Return to Index S saline water
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In hydrologic terms, the part of precipitation that flows toward the streams on the surface of the ground or within the ground. Runoff is composed of baseflow and surface runoff.
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Water that flows overland and does not infiltrate the soil.
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Rainfall that is not absorbed by soil. Runoff is often referred to as "Q".
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Rain and snow melt that does not enter the soil, but instead travels over the soil surface to lakes and streams.
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Used for listed equity securities. Series of trades printed on the ticker tape that occur on the NYSE before 4:00 p.m., but are not reported until afterwards due to heavy trading that makes the tape l [..]
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