Precipitate meaning

What does “precipitate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“precipitate” is a noun, verb and adjective with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering.

precipitate

noun

  1. a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering

verb

  1. bring about abruptly

    “The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution”

  2. separate as a fine suspension of solid particles

  3. fall from clouds

    “rain, snow and sleet were falling”

    “Vesuvius precipitated its fiery, destructive rage on Herculaneum”

  4. fall vertically, sharply, or headlong

    “Our economy precipitated into complete ruin”

  5. hurl or throw violently

    “The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below”

adjective

  1. done with very great haste and without due deliberation

    “hasty marriage seldom proveth well”

    “hasty makeshifts take the place of planning”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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