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Atmospheric Sciences (English-Chinese) dictionary. 2014.
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Drought in Australia — is defined as rainfall over a three month period being in the lowest decile of what has been recorded for that region in the past.[1] This definition takes into account that drought is a relative term and rainfall deficiencies need to be compared … Wikipedia
drought´i|ness — drought|y «DROW tee», adjective, drought|i|er, drought|i|est. 1. showing or suffering from drought: »a droughty, withered crop. 2. lacking moisture; dry … Useful english dictionary
drought|y — «DROW tee», adjective, drought|i|er, drought|i|est. 1. showing or suffering from drought: »a droughty, withered crop. 2. lacking moisture; dry … Useful english dictionary
Drought — For other uses, see Drought (disambiguation). Fields outside Benambra, Victoria, Australia suffering from drought conditions. A drought (or drouth [archaic]) is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water… … Wikipedia
Drought in the United States — A farmer and his two sons during a dust storm in Cimarron County, Oklahoma, 1936. Photo: Arthur Rothstein. Drought in the United States is similar to that of other portions of the globe. Below normal precipitation leads to drought, which is… … Wikipedia
Drought Research Initiative — The Drought Research Initiative(DRI) was established to better understand the physical characteristics of and processes influencing Canadian Prairie droughts, and to contribute to their better prediction, through a focus on the recent severe… … Wikipedia
drought — 01. The [drought] dried up all the farms, so there was very little food. 02. We ve had a [drought] for a couple of months now, and there is talk of water restrictions. 03. Gardens in this area are in bad shape due to the [drought]. 04. Our water… … Grammatical examples in English
Drought in the United Kingdom — Droughts in the United Kingdom are a relatively common feature of the weather in the UK, with one around every 5–10 years on average. These droughts are usually confined to summer, when a blocking high causes hot, dry weather for an extended… … Wikipedia
drought — /draʊt / (say drowt) noun 1. prolonged dry weather; lack of rain in a region, especially such as would affect the growth of crops or deplete reserves of water for industrial or domestic use. 2. scarcity. –phrase 3. break the drought, a. to end a… …
Drought tolerance — Sedum is a drought tolerant plant whose specific adaptations include succulence and a waxy surface on its leaves and stems. Drought tolerance refers to the degree to which a plant is adapted to arid or drought conditions. Desiccation tolerance is … Wikipedia
Drought (disambiguation) — A drought is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply. Drought may also refer to: Drought (sport), an instance in which a team has gone a lengthy period of time without accomplishing some goal… … Wikipedia
