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runoff

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run·off  (rnôf, -f)
n.
1.
a. The overflow of fluid from a container.
b. Rainfall not absorbed by soil.
2. Eliminated waste products from manufacturing processes.
3. An extra competition held to break a tie.
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Noun1.runoff - the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacityrunoff - the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
overflow, overspill
flow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
2.runoff - a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner
election - a vote to select the winner of a position or political office; "the results of the election will be announced tonight"
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The brook, which runs through the downtown area, faces pollution threats from runoff from streets and buildings.
City turns attention to runoff by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
18 (ANI): French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner has said that Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and his top challenger Abdullah Abdullah have agreed to "work together" for a possible runoff vote to end the deadlock on the controversial general elections.
Karzai, Abdullah have agreed to 'work together' to end election ... by Asian News International
Dolomitic limestone runoff from Dolctio Quarry was predicted to have negative impacts on Five Mile Creek.
Sediment load and macroinvertebrate diversity in five mile Creek ... by Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science
 
 
 
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