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Meaning of the word precipitate in English

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precipitate

US /prɪˈsɪp.ə.teɪt/
UK /prɪˈsɪp.ə.teɪt/
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Verb

1.

cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely

Example:
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The economic crisis was precipitated by a collapse in housing prices.
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His resignation precipitated a leadership crisis.
Synonym:
hastenaccelerateexpeditetriggerspark
2.

cause (a substance) to be deposited in solid form from a solution

Example:
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Adding the chemical will precipitate the salt out of the solution.
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The reaction caused a white solid to precipitate.

Adjective

1.

done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration

Example:
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He made a precipitate decision to quit his job.
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The government's precipitate actions led to widespread protests.
Synonym:
hastyrashsuddenabruptimpulsivereckless

Noun

1.

a substance precipitated from a solution

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The chemist collected the white precipitate from the bottom of the beaker.
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The formation of a precipitate indicates a chemical reaction has occurred.
Synonym:
depositsedimentresidue
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