Precipitating: meaning, definitions and examples

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precipitating

 

[ prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

weather

To cause (something) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

Synonyms

cause, provoke, trigger

Examples of usage

  • The heavy rain precipitated a flood in the area.
  • The economic crisis was precipitated by a sudden drop in the stock market.
Context #2 | Verb

chemistry

To cause (a substance) to be separated from a solution as a solid.

Synonyms

crystallize, solidify

Examples of usage

  • Adding a chemical reagent can precipitate the formation of crystals in the solution.
Context #3 | Noun

meteorology

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.

Synonyms

precipitation, rainfall

Examples of usage

  • The weather forecast predicts heavy precipitation in the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "precipitating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 precipitando

🇮🇳 वर्षणीय

🇩🇪 niederschlagend

🇮🇩 mengendapkan

🇺🇦 випадаючий

🇵🇱 opadający

🇯🇵 降水する

🇫🇷 précipitant

🇪🇸 precipitando

🇹🇷 çökelten

🇰🇷 침전하는

🇸🇦 ترسيب

🇨🇿 srážející

🇸🇰 zrážajúci

🇨🇳 沉淀

🇸🇮 obarjajoč

🇮🇸 útfellandi

🇰🇿 тұндырушы

🇬🇪 ნალექი

🇦🇿 çökdürən

🇲🇽 precipitando

Etymology

The word 'precipitate' comes from the Latin word 'praecipitare', which means 'to throw or hurl down'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to causing something to happen suddenly or separating a substance from a solution. In meteorology, 'precipitation' refers to any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground. The concept of precipitation is fundamental in understanding weather patterns and climate dynamics.

See also: precip, precipitateness, precipitation, precipitous.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,727, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.