the continuous process by which water in seas, rivers, soil, living things etc evaporates into the atmosphere, where it forms clouds that produce rain or snow so that it goes back into the seas, rivers, soil etc again
Synonyms and related words
Environmental issues
anthropogenic
biodegradable
biohazard
the water cycle
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the continuous process by which water in seas, rivers, soil, living things, etc. evaporates into the atmosphere, where it forms clouds that produce rain or snow so that it goes back into the seas, rivers, soil, etc. again