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precipitation

/pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

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noun

강수, 강수량

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. "

오늘 아침 폭우로 인해 학교 버스가 지연되었습니다.

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noun

급강하

A hurried headlong fall.

Examples :

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

학생이 회의에서 급강하하는 모습은 어색했다. 그들은 작별 인사도 없이 급하게 뛰쳐나갔다.

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noun

침전

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. "

화학자가 질산은을 염화나트륨 용액에 첨가했을 때 흰색 침전이 형성되었다.

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noun

성급함, 맹렬함

Unwise or rash rapidity; sudden haste.

Examples :

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

팀을 그만두기로 결정하는 데 있어서 학생의 성급함은 실수였다.

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