precipitation

[prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən]

precipitation Definition

  • 1rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground
  • 2the action or process of precipitating a substance from a solution
  • 3an instance of a sudden, hasty action or decision

Using precipitation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "precipitation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The precipitation in this area is usually heavy during the winter months.

  • Example

    The chemist observed the precipitation of the salt from the solution.

  • Example

    His resignation was a result of a sudden precipitation of events.

  • Example

    The weather forecast predicted light precipitation for tomorrow.

precipitation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for precipitation

Antonyms for precipitation

Phrases with precipitation

  • rain, snow, or fog with a pH lower than 5.6, caused by the release of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide into the atmosphere

    Example

    Acid precipitation can cause damage to buildings and crops.

  • a chemical reaction in which a solid forms and separates from a solution as a result of a chemical change

    Example

    The formation of a white solid when silver nitrate is added to sodium chloride solution is a precipitation reaction.

  • an instrument used to measure the amount of precipitation that has fallen over a specific period of time

    Example

    The meteorologist checked the precipitation gauge to determine how much rain had fallen overnight.

Origins of precipitation

from Latin 'praecipitatio', meaning 'a falling, a throwing headlong'

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Summary: precipitation in Brief

The term 'precipitation' [prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən] refers to the falling of rain, snow, sleet, or hail to the ground. It also denotes the process of separating a substance from a solution and can refer to a sudden action or decision. Examples include 'The precipitation in this area is usually heavy during the winter months.' and 'His resignation was a result of a sudden precipitation of events.' Other phrases include 'acid precipitation,' which is harmful to buildings and crops, and 'precipitation gauge,' which measures the amount of precipitation over time.

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