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to precipitate
01
(chemistry) to become separated from the solvent in a solid form
Intransitive
Example
As the temperature dropped, the dissolved minerals in the water started to precipitate, forming deposits on the surface of the pipes.
Upon cooling the saturated sugar solution, crystals began to precipitate at the bottom of the container.
The cooling process in the volcanic vent allowed minerals to precipitate, creating stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
02
to bring about or accelerate the occurrence of something, often resulting in unexpected or unfavorable consequences
Transitive: to precipitate an undesirable outcome
Example
The company 's hasty expansion plans may precipitate financial difficulties.
The sudden resignation of key members from the team may precipitate a breakdown in the project timeline.
His remarks during the press conference have the potential to precipitate a diplomatic incident.
03
to throw or cast something forcefully and with great intensity
Transitive: to precipitate sth to a direction
Example
During the protest, some demonstrators chose to precipitate rocks and bottles toward the government building.
The rioters decided to precipitate objects at the police, leading to a tense confrontation.
The children, caught up in a heated argument, began to precipitate snowballs at each other in a playful yet forceful manner.
04
to descend rapidly and abruptly, often describing a sudden and steep fall
Intransitive
Example
The eagle circled high above before precipitating with incredible speed to catch its prey.
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
Example
In a tropical climate, warm oceanic air can precipitate as heavy rainfall.
In high-altitude regions, the cold temperatures cause water vapor to precipitate as snowflakes.
The cooling of the air in the evening led to the formation of dew as water vapor precipitated onto grass blades and leaves.
Precipitate
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a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
precipitate
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done, made, or occurring suddenly without sufficient thought
Example
The manager 's precipitate actions led to confusion among the team members.
The government ’s precipitate response to the crisis only worsened the situation.
We regretted the precipitate purchase of the car without checking its history first.
Example
As the temperature dropped, the dissolved minerals in the water started to precipitate, forming deposits on the surface of the pipes.
Upon cooling the saturated sugar solution, crystals began to precipitate at the bottom of the container.
The cooling process in the volcanic vent allowed minerals to precipitate, creating stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
The experiment involved mixing two solutions to observe whether a solid would precipitate out of the reaction.
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