rain|mak|ing

rain|mak|ing
rain|mak|ing «RAYN MAY kihng», noun, adjective.
–n.
the producing of rain by artificial or supernatural means. One method is to scatter crystals of silver iodide or dry ice into a cloud from an airplane.
–adj.
producing or attempting to produce rain: »

rainmaking ceremonies.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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