Background for precipitation

precipitation

/pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

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noun

Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.

Examples :

"The heavy precipitation delayed the school bus this morning. "

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noun

A hurried headlong fall.

Examples :

"The student's precipitation from the meeting was awkward; they rushed out without saying goodbye. "

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noun

A reaction that leads to the formation of a heavier solid in a lighter liquid; the precipitate so formed at the bottom of the container.

Examples :

"When the chemist added the silver nitrate to the sodium chloride solution, a white precipitation formed. "

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noun

Unwise or rash rapidity; sudden haste.

Examples :

"The student's precipitation in making the decision to quit the team was a mistake. "

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