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;Adsorption
;Adsorption
;adsorption
:The attachment of gas, vapour or dissolved matter onto the surface of solid materials.
:The attachment of gas, vapour or dissolved matter onto the surface of solid materials.
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:The period of time between consecutive rainfall events.
:The period of time between consecutive rainfall events.
;Aquifer
;aquifer
:Layer fo rock or soil that holds or transmits water.
:Layer fo rock or soil that holds or transmits water.
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:A hard surface area (e.g., road, parking area or rooftop) that prevents or retards the infiltration of water into the soil.
:A hard surface area (e.g., road, parking area or rooftop) that prevents or retards the infiltration of water into the soil.
;Infiltration
;infiltration
:Penetration of water through the ground surface.
:Penetration of water through the ground surface.