Precipitate
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British pronunciation/pɹɪsˈɪpɪtˌeɪt/
American pronunciation/pɹɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪt/

Definition & Bedeutung von "precipitate"

to precipitate
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ausfallen

(chemistry) to become separated from the solvent in a solid form
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Upon cooling the saturated sugar solution, crystals began to precipitate at the bottom of the container.
Beim Abkühlen der gesättigten Zuckerlösung begannen die Kristalle, am Boden des Behälters auszufallen.
As the temperature dropped, the dissolved minerals in the water started to precipitate, forming deposits on the surface of the pipes.
Als die Temperatur fiel, begannen die gelösten Mineralien im Wasser auszufallen und bildeten Ablagerungen auf der Oberfläche der Rohre.
02

herbeiführen, beschleunigen

to bring about or accelerate the occurrence of something, often resulting in unexpected or unfavorable consequences
Transitive: to precipitate an undesirable outcome
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The impulsive decision to cut funding for the social program could precipitate a crisis in vulnerable communities.
The sudden resignation of key members from the team may precipitate a breakdown in the project timeline.
03

herauswerfen, vorantreiben

to throw or cast something forcefully and with great intensity
Transitive: to precipitate sth to a direction
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The rioters decided to precipitate objects at the police, leading to a tense confrontation.
The athlete, overcome by disappointment, could n't control his emotions and precipitated his equipment angrily to the ground.
04

schnell herabfallen, stürzen

to descend rapidly and abruptly, often describing a sudden and steep fall
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As the hiker lost his footing, he began to precipitate down the steep slope.
Als der Wanderer den Halt verlor, begann er schnell herabzufallen den steilen Hang.
The rock climber, overcome by fatigue, could n't prevent himself from precipitating down the sheer cliff face.
Der Klettersportler, von Müdigkeit überwältigt, konnte sich nicht davon abhalten, schnell herabzufallen, stürzen von der senkrechten Felswand.
05

kondensieren, niederschlagen

to undergo the process of condensation from a gaseous state to form liquid droplets or solid particles, resulting in rainfall or snowfall.
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In high-altitude regions, the cold temperatures cause water vapor to precipitate as snowflakes.
During the winter months, the freezing temperatures cause moisture in the air to precipitate as delicate frost crystals on surfaces.
Precipitate
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Niederschlag, Fällung

a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
precipitate
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unüberlegt, hastig

done, made, or occurring suddenly without sufficient thought
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His precipitate decision to quit his job shocked everyone at the office.
Seine unüberlegte Entscheidung, seinen Job zu kündigen, schockierte alle im Büro.
The manager's precipitate actions led to confusion among the team members.
Die unüberlegten, hastigen Handlungen des Managers führten zu Verwirrung unter den Teammitgliedern.

word family

precipit

Verb

precipitate

Verb

precipitating

Adjective

precipitating

Adjective

precipitation

Noun

precipitation

Noun

precipitator

Noun

precipitator

Noun
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