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to precipitate
01
(chemistry) to become separated from the solvent in a solid form
Intransitive
Examples
Upon cooling the saturated sugar solution, crystals began to precipitate at the bottom of the container.
As the temperature dropped, the dissolved minerals in the water started to precipitate, forming deposits on the surface of the pipes.
02
to bring about or accelerate the occurrence of something, often resulting in unexpected or unfavorable consequences
Transitive: to precipitate an undesirable outcome
Examples
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
to throw or cast something forcefully and with great intensity
Transitive: to precipitate sth to a direction
Examples
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
to descend rapidly and abruptly, often describing a sudden and steep fall
Intransitive
Examples
As the hiker lost his footing, he began to precipitate down the steep slope.
The rock climber, overcome by fatigue, could n't prevent himself from precipitating down the sheer cliff face.
05
to undergo the process of condensation from a gaseous state to form liquid droplets or solid particles, resulting in rainfall or snowfall.
Intransitive
Examples
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
a solid substance that has been separated from a solution as a result of a chemical or physical process, either remaining suspended in the liquid or collected after settling or filtration
Examples
The chemist examined the white precipitate at the bottom of the test tube.
Filtering removed the precipitate, leaving a clear solution.
precipitate
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done, made, or occurring suddenly without sufficient thought
Examples
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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