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precipitation

/pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

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noun

Précipitation

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. "

Les fortes précipitations ont retardé le bus scolaire ce matin.

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noun

Chute précipitée

A hurried headlong fall.

Examples :

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

La chute précipitée de l'étudiant de la réunion était gênante ; il s'est précipité dehors sans dire au revoir.

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noun

Précipitation

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. "

Lorsque le chimiste a ajouté du nitrate d'argent à la solution de chlorure de sodium, une précipitation blanche s'est formée.

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Précipitation, hâte

Unwise or rash rapidity; sudden haste.

Examples :

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

La précipitation de l'étudiant à prendre la décision de quitter l'équipe était une erreur.

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