Precipitation — synonyms, definition

1. precipitation (Noun)

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precipitation (Noun) — The quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time. ex. "the storm brought several inches of precipitation"

precipitation (Noun) — The process of forming a chemical precipitate.

precipitation (Noun) — The falling to earth of any form of water (rain, snow, hail, sleet or mist).

precipitation (Noun) — The act of casting down or falling headlong from a height.

precipitation (Noun) — An unexpected acceleration or hastening. ex. "he is responsible for the precipitation of his own demise"

precipitation (Noun) — Overly eager speed (and possible carelessness). ex. "he soon regretted his precipitation"

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