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precipitation

/pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

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noun

Осадки

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. "

Сильные осадки задержали школьный автобус этим утром.

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noun

Стремительное падение

A hurried headlong fall.

Examples :

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

Стремительное падение студента с собрания было неловким; он выбежал, не попрощавшись.

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noun

Осаждение

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. "

Когда химик добавил нитрат серебра к раствору хлорида натрия, образовалось белое осаждение.

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Поспешность, опрометчивость

Unwise or rash rapidity; sudden haste.

Examples :

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

Поспешность студента в принятии решения покинуть команду была ошибкой.

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