This is the 3636th most frequent German word.
niederschlag
"Precipitation" (rain, snow, etc.) or "downfall."
In this sentence, 'Niederschlag' refers to precipitation, a meteorological term describing water in any form falling from the atmosphere (e.g., rain, snow, sleet).
Der Niederschlag fiel in Form von Schnee über die Stadt.
The precipitation fell over the city in the form of snow.
Here, 'Niederschlag' metaphorically represents the result or consequence of the discussion, showing a figurative use of the term about outcomes.
Der Niederschlag dieser Diskussion zeigt sich in der veränderten Politik.
The outcome of this discussion is reflected in the changed policy.
In this example, 'Niederschlag' denotes precipitate, a substance separated from a solution during a chemical reaction—a scientific context.