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Why Does Rain Smell So Good?
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Jack posted on 2015/09/14Ever wondered why rain smells so amazing after a dry spell? This video dives into the science behind that wonderful 'petrichor' scent, explaining the roles of geosmin and actinomycetes. You'll boost your vocabulary with advanced terms and understand the fascinating raindrop dynamics that create this earthy aroma!
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rain
US /ren/
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UK /reɪn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Drops of water that fall out of clouds in the sky
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of water from the clouds) to fall
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US /ˈwɔtɚ, ˈwɑtɚ/
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UK /'wɔ:tə(r)/
- Uncountable Noun
- Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- Large area such as an ocean or sea
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of the eyes) to produce tears
- (Mouth) to become wet at the thought of nice food
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US /ˈsʌmɚ/
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UK /ˈsʌmə(r)/
- Noun
- Part of the year when the weather is hot
- Intransitive Verb
- To spend time in a place in the warm months
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US /sloʊ/
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UK /sləʊ/
- Adjective
- Lacking activity, busyness or excitement
- (Clock) showing time earlier than the actual time
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move, with less speed than before
- To move or go without much speed
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