Αναζήτηση
to precipitate
01
καταβυθίζω, καταθέτω
(chemistry) to become separated from the solvent in a solid form
Intransitive
Example
Upon cooling the saturated sugar solution, crystals began to precipitate at the bottom of the container.
Αφού ψύχθηκε η κορεσμένη διάλυση ζάχαρης, οι κρύσταλλοι άρχισαν να καταβυθίζονται στον πάτο του δοχείου.
As the temperature dropped, the dissolved minerals in the water started to precipitate, forming deposits on the surface of the pipes.
Καθώς η θερμοκρασία έπεσε, τα διαλυμένα ορυκτά στο νερό άρχισαν να καταβυθίζονται, σχηματίζοντας καταθέσεις στην επιφάνεια των σωλήνων.
02
επικρατώ (epikrató), προκαλώ (prokaló)
to bring about or accelerate the occurrence of something, often resulting in unexpected or unfavorable consequences
Transitive: to precipitate an undesirable outcome
Example
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
ρίχνω με δύναμη, καταλλήγω
to throw or cast something forcefully and with great intensity
Transitive: to precipitate sth to a direction
Example
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
καταρρέω, πέφτω
to descend rapidly and abruptly, often describing a sudden and steep fall
Intransitive
Example
As the hiker lost his footing, he began to precipitate down the steep slope.
Καθώς ο πεζοπόρος έχασε την ισορροπία του, άρχισε να καταρρέει κάτω από την απότομη πλαγιά.
The rock climber, overcome by fatigue, could n't prevent himself from precipitating down the sheer cliff face.
Ο αναρριχητής, κατεχόμενος από κούραση, δεν μπορούσε να αποτρέψει τον εαυτό του από το να καταρρεύσει από τον απότομο γκρεμό.
05
καταβρέχω, καταρρέω
to undergo the process of condensation from a gaseous state to form liquid droplets or solid particles, resulting in rainfall or snowfall.
Intransitive
Example
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
01
ιζήματα, κατακρήμνισμα
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
precipitate
01
σπασμωδικός, βιαστικός
done, made, or occurring suddenly without sufficient thought
Example
His precipitate decision to quit his job shocked everyone at the office.
Η σπασμωδική του απόφαση να εγκαταλείψει τη δουλειά του σόκαρε όλους στο γραφείο.
The manager's precipitate actions led to confusion among the team members.
Οι σπασμωδικές ενέργειες του διευθυντή προκάλεσαν σύγχυση ανάμεσα στα μέλη της ομάδας.
word family
precipit
Verb
precipitate
Verb
precipitating
Adjective
precipitating
Adjective
precipitation
Noun
precipitation
Noun
precipitator
Noun
precipitator
Noun
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