Rechercher
to precipitate
01
précipiter
(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.
En refroidissant la solution sucrée saturée, des cristaux ont commencé à se précipiter au fond du récipient.
As the temperature dropped, the dissolved minerals in the water started to precipitate, forming deposits on the surface of the pipes.
Alors que la température baissait, les minéraux dissous dans l'eau commençaient à se précipiter, formant des dépôts à la surface des tuyaux.
02
précipiter, entraîner
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
projeter, jeter
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
précipiter, descendre rapidement
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.
Alors que le randonneur perdait son équilibre, il commença à précipiter la pente raide.
The rock climber, overcome by fatigue, could n't prevent himself from precipitating down the sheer cliff face.
L'escaladeur, submergé par la fatigue, n'a pas pu s'empêcher de précipiter le long de la falaise abrupte.
05
précipiter, se précipiter
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
précipité, précipitat
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
precipitate
01
précipité, hâtif
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.
word family
precipit
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precipitate
Verb
precipitating
Adjective
precipitating
Adjective
precipitation
Noun
precipitation
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precipitator
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precipitator
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