PRECIPITATE
/pɹəˈsɪpɪteɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 20
Definition
- noun a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering.
- adjective done with very great haste and without due deliberation.
— synonyms: hasty, overhasty, precipitant, precipitous
- verb bring about abruptly.
- verb separate as a fine suspension of solid particles.
- verb fall from clouds.
— synonyms: come_down, fall
- verb fall vertically, sharply, or headlong.
- verb hurl or throw violently.
Examples
- “it precipitated their success”
- “we were precipitated into a conflict”
- “Adding the acid will cause the salt to precipitate.”
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