acid rain
US /ˈæs.ɪd ˌreɪn/
UK /ˈæs.ɪd ˌreɪn/
1.
zure regen
rain that is unusually acidic, meaning that it possesses elevated levels of hydrogen ions (low pH). It is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide which react with water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids.
:
•
The factory's emissions are contributing to acid rain in the region.
De uitstoot van de fabriek draagt bij aan zure regen in de regio.
•
Acid rain can damage forests and aquatic ecosystems.
Zure regen kan bossen en aquatische ecosystemen beschadigen.