precipitate
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/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
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/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
verb
R
to cause something, often a problem, to happen quickly or sooner than expected
Her sudden departure precipitated the company into chaos.
R
to cause a sudden change in a situation or force someone into a new situation quickly
The sudden economic downturn precipitated the business into bankruptcy.
adjective
R
happening very fast, without enough thought or care
A precipitate decision could lead to more problems.
noun
R
a solid substance formed by separating from a liquid in a chemical process
The experiment created a green precipitate.
translation
to cause something, often a problem, to happen quickly or sooner than expected; to cause a sudden change in a situation or force someone into a new situation quickly
happening very fast, without enough thought or care
a solid substance formed by separating from a liquid in a chemical process
Word Forms
Perfect
precipitated
Past
precipitated
Progressive
precipitating
3rd Present
precipitates
Plural
precipitates