Precipitating: meaning, definitions and examples

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precipitating

[ prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtɪŋ ]

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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.

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.