Water and Wastewater Terms Beginning H

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hydrologic cycle (HI-dro-LOJ-ick)

The process of evaporation of water into the air and its return to earth by precipitation (rain or snow). This process also includes transpiration from plants, groundwater movement, and runoff into rivers, streams, and the ocean. Also see water cycle.