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verb
- 1. cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely: "the incident precipitated a political crisis" Similar
- 2. cause (a substance) to be deposited in solid form from a solution: "cell proteins were then precipitated and washed in 10% trichloroacetic acid"
adjective
- 1. done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration: "I must apologize for my staff—their actions were precipitate" Similar
noun
- 1. a substance precipitated from a solution.
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The meaning of PRECIPITATE is to throw violently : hurl. How to use precipitate in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Precipitate.
PRECIPITATE definition: 1. to make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected: 2. to throw someone or something…. Learn more.
Precipitate definition: to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly. See examples of PRECIPITATE used in a sentence.
Precipitate usually means "bringing something on" or "making it happen" — and not always in a good way. An unpopular verdict might "precipitate violence" or one false step at the Grand Canyon could precipitate you down into the gorge.
Precipitate, or a precipitate, is a deposit of solid particles that have separated from a solution. The precipitate separated from the solution on contact with cool air. The substance isn't completely soluble in water, so a precipitate forms.
PRECIPITATE meaning: 1. to make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected: 2. to throw someone or something…. Learn more.
Definition of precipitate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
2. to fling or hurl down. 3. to cast violently or abruptly: to precipitate oneself into a struggle. 4. to separate (a substance) in solid form from a solution, as by means of a reagent. v.i. 5. to fall to the earth's surface as a condensed form of water; to rain, snow, hail, drizzle, etc.
precipitate meaning, definition, what is precipitate: to make something serious happen suddenl...: Learn more.
precipitate somebody/something into something to suddenly force someone or something into a particular state or condition The assassination of the president precipitated the country into war. See precipitate in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: precipitate.
