Throughfall refers to the precipitation that drips from vegetation to the ground below. While it is not a widely used term, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe the same process. These include stemflow, canopy drip, foliage drip, and rain drip. Each of these terms describes the same phenomenon, but they may be more specific to certain types of vegetation or environmental conditions. For example, stemflow refers specifically to the precipitation that flows down the stems of trees and other plants, while foliage drip may be used more broadly to refer to precipitation that drips from the leaves and branches of vegetation. Overall, throughfall and its synonyms describe an important process of water cycling in forested ecosystems.