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to precipitate
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precipitar, precipitar-se
(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.
Ao resfriar a solução saturada de açúcar, cristais começaram a precipitar-se no fundo do recipiente.
As the temperature dropped, the dissolved minerals in the water started to precipitate, forming deposits on the surface of the pipes.
À medida que a temperatura caiu, os minerais dissolvidos na água começaram a precipitar, formando depósitos na superfície dos canos.
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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, lançar
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.
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precipitar, descender 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.
Enquanto o caminhante perdeu o equilíbrio, ele começou a precipitar pela encosta íngreme.
The rock climber, overcome by fatigue, could n't prevent himself from precipitating down the sheer cliff face.
O escalador, dominado pelo cansaço, não conseguiu impedir-se de precipitar-se pela face íngreme do penhasco.
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precipitar, condensar
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, precipitação
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
precipitate
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precipitado, apressado
done, made, or occurring suddenly without sufficient thought
Example
His precipitate decision to quit his job shocked everyone at the office.
Sua decisão apressada de deixar o emprego chocou a todos no escritório.
The manager's precipitate actions led to confusion among the team members.
As ações precipitadas do gerente levaram à confusão entre os membros da equipe.
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precipit
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precipitate
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precipitating
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precipitating
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precipitation
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precipitation
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precipitator
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precipitator
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