runoff
Because it is a word with a single syllable, runoff is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofrunoff
- That portion of precipitation or irrigation on an area which does not infiltrate or evaporate, but instead is discharged from the area.
- Dissolved chemicals, etc, included in such water.
Example: "The runoff of nitrates is poisoning the lake."
- A second or further round of an indecisive election, after other candidates (often all but the last two) have been eliminated.
Example: "There will now be a runoff as neither front runner received more than 50% of the vote."
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