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precipitate verb

  /pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ , /pɹəˈsɪpɪtət/ , /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ , /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/
  • (intransitive) (chemistry) To come out of a liquid solution into solid form.
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precipitation noun

  /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
  • (meteorology) Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.
  • (countable, uncountable, chemistry) A reaction that leads to the formation of a heavier solid in a lighter liquid; the precipitate so formed at the bottom of the container.
  • (figuratively) Unwise or rash rapidity; sudden haste.
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precipitous adjective

  /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
  • Steep, like a precipice
 abrupt, escarpé, raide
  • Hasty; rash; quick; sudden
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precipitously adverb

  /pɹɪˈsɪ.pɪ.təs.li/
  • Abruptly; quickly.
 abruptement
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