PRECIPITATION

Definition

1. noun the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time.
2. noun the process of forming a chemical precipitate.
3. noun the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist). — synonyms: downfall
4. noun the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height.
5. noun an unexpected acceleration or hastening.
6. noun overly eager speed (and possible carelessness). — synonyms: haste, hastiness, hurry, hurriedness