Definition and Synonyms for Precipitate

Definition of Precipitate

1. A precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering Noun
2. Done with very great haste and without due deliberation Adjective Satellite
3. Bring about abruptly Verb
4. Separate as a fine suspension of solid particles Verb
5. Fall from clouds Verb
6. Fall vertically, sharply, or headlong Verb
7. Hurl or throw violently Verb

precipitateness
Noun
derivation
1
1. the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
precipitant
Noun
derivation
1
1. an agent that causes a precipitate to form
precipitation
Noun
derivation
7
1. the process of forming a chemical precipitate
2. an unexpected acceleration or hastening
3. the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height
4. an unexpected acceleration or hastening
5. the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height
6. the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
7. the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
precipitator
Noun
derivation
1
1. removes dust particles from gases by electrostatic precipitation
precipitant
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. done with very great haste and without due deliberation

Words Rhyme with precipitate

Etymology for precipitate