precipitation has definitions from the fields of meteorology,chemistry
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[ noun ] (meteorology) the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)

Synonyms

downfall

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[ noun ] (chemistry) the process of forming a chemical precipitate
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[ noun ] overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

Examples

"he soon regretted his haste"

Related terms

speed abruptness rush

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[ noun ] the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height

Related terms

drop precipitate

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[ noun ] the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time

Examples

"the storm brought several inches of precipitation"

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[ noun ] an unexpected acceleration or hastening

Examples

: "he is responsible for the precipitation of his own demise"

Related terms

acceleration precipitate

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