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University of Reading researchers modeled Mother Nature with artificial snowflakes and applied physics analyses to predict how and when a diverse group of ice crystals would melt into raindrops and fall as precipitation.—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024 As the sound of raindrops mixes with the clucking of the chickens, Luna smiles, finding comfort in caring for her project.—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The device measures the energy that returns, providing data so detailed that researchers can understand the shape of raindrops falling.—Evan Bush, NBC News, 22 June 2024 While portions of the central U.S. dodge raindrops, the main weather story for folks along the Eastern Seaboard will be the unusual, potential record-breaking warmth.—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for raindrop
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of raindrop was
before the 12th century
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