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Meaning of the word precipitation in English

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precipitation

US /priːˌsɪp.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /priːˌsɪp.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground

Example:
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The forecast calls for a high chance of precipitation tomorrow.
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Heavy precipitation caused flooding in the area.
Synonym:
rainfallsnowfallsleethail
2.

the action or process of precipitating a substance from a solution

Example:
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The chemist observed the precipitation of a solid from the liquid.
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This reaction leads to the precipitation of silver chloride.
3.

the fact of suddenly being moved or thrown into a particular state or condition

Example:
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The sudden precipitation of the country into war surprised everyone.
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His rash decision led to the precipitation of a crisis.
Synonym:
hasteningaccelerationrushhurrysudden onset
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