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to precipitate
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precipitar
(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.
Al enfriar la solución saturada de azúcar, los cristales comenzaron a precipitarse en el fondo del recipiente.
As the temperature dropped, the dissolved minerals in the water started to precipitate, forming deposits on the surface of the pipes.
A medida que la temperatura bajaba, los minerales disueltos en el agua comenzaban a precipitarse, formando depósitos en la superficie de las tuberías.
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precipitar, provocar
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.
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precipitar, arrojar
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
precipitarse, caer abruptamente
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.
A medida que el excursionista perdió el equilibrio, comenzó a precipitarse por la empinada pendiente.
The rock climber, overcome by fatigue, could n't prevent himself from precipitating down the sheer cliff face.
El escalador, sobrepasado por la fatiga, no pudo evitar precipitarse por la vertical pared del acantilado.
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precipitar, condensarse
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
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precipitado, precipitación
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
precipitate
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precipitado, apresurado
done, made, or occurring suddenly without sufficient thought
Example
His precipitate decision to quit his job shocked everyone at the office.
The manager's precipitate actions led to confusion among the team members.
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precipitate
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precipitation
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