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runoff in Malay

larian

runoff in Malay: larian. In English, runoff means that portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.

Malay words for runoff

portion of precipitation or irrigation which does not infiltrate
larian

English meaning of runoff

  1. noun That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.
  2. noun Dissolved chemicals, etc, included in such water.
  3. noun A second or further round of a competition, after other competitors (often all but the last two) have been eliminated.
  4. noun A second or further round of an indecisive election, after other candidates (often all but the last two) have been eliminated.

Full definition of runoff

runoff in a sentence

  • The runoff of nitrates is poisoning the lake.
  • There will now be a runoff as neither front runner received more than 50% of the vote.

runoff in other languages

Questions about runoff in Malay

What is the meaning of runoff in Malay?
Runoff in Malay is larian.
Apakah maksud runoff dalam bahasa Melayu?
Runoff: larian.
What does runoff mean in English?
Runoff means that portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.

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