Definitions for "Acid Deposition"
Keywords:  rain, sulfur, wet, fog, precipitate
The accumulation of acids, either in precipitation or through dry dustfall, on the land surface.
The deposition of acid constituents to a surface. This occurs not only through precipitation, but also by the deposition of atmospheric particulate matter and the incorporation of soluble gases.
The depositing of acidic particles (usually sulfuric acid and nitric acid) at the earth's surface. Acid deposition occurs in dry form (dry deposition) or wet form (wet deposition). Acid rain and acid precipitation often denote wet deposition. (See Acid rain.)