rain·out

(rān′out′)

An event, such as an athletic contest, that has been rained out.

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rainout

(ˈreɪnˌaʊt)

(Physical Geography) radioactive fallout or atmospheric pollution carried to the earth by rain

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rain•out

(ˈreɪnˌaʊt)

n.

the cancellation or postponement of a sports event, performance, etc., because of rain.

[1945–50, Amer.]

rainout

Radioactive material in the atmosphere brought down by precipitation.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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