Definition of precipitation

	Definition of precipitation has definitions from the fields of meteorology,chemistry
1	[ noun ] (meteorology) the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist) Synonyms downfall Related terms weather rain snow hail sleet virga fine_spray ice_crystal precipitate
2	[ noun ] (chemistry) the process of forming a chemical precipitate Related terms chemical_process precipitate
3	[ noun ] overly eager speed (and possible carelessness) Synonyms haste hurry hurriedness hastiness Examples "he soon regretted his haste" Related terms speed abruptness rush
4	[ noun ] the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height Related terms drop precipitate
5	[ 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" Related terms indefinite_quantity precipitate
6	[ noun ] an unexpected acceleration or hastening Examples : "he is responsible for the precipitation of his own demise" Related terms acceleration precipitate
*	Rhymes with decapitation cogitation irritation limitation interpretation levitation cetacean gravitation sanitation resuscitation visitation solicitation invitation trepidation cetacean deforestation arbitration dictation palpitation dissipation liquidation intimidation elation transportation adaptation visitation polarization decentralization imputation glorification filtration reputation commercialization rationalization equalization characterization annotation titillation indemnification rumination cohabitation sterilization fumigation inhabitation premeditation collectivization generalization abdication civilization detoxification amortization reinterpretation colonization improvisation fibrillation monopolization administration socialization facilitation accreditation simplification lubrication centralization inactivation specification fertilization categorization reiteration electrification destination internationalization imitation demoralization habitation denationalization harmonization amputation subsidization vegetation globalization gentrification recrimination infiltration urbanization meditation computerization computation industrialization hesitation cultivation capitalization westernization desalination standardization connotation rehabilitation vulgarization syndication liberalization recitation fabrication agitation equitation publication dilatation maximization telecommunication miniaturization instigation normalization sanitation misinterpretation penetration stalinization mitigation mobilization registration organisation mummification appropriation expropriation station misappropriation pigmentation recantation ostentation fragmentation gestation disorientation devastation fermentation implementation representation documentation argumentation experimentation incrustation ornamentation presentation orientation regimentation confrontation temptation augmentation affectation manifestation segmentation misrepresentation crustacean sedimentation consultation reforestation molestation expectation substitution restitution institution detection flirtation rotation flotation dissertation citation notation refutation permutation quotation excitation mutation appreciation glaciation substantiation depreciation initiation differentiation negotiation association recantation transplantation importation implantation deportation lactation protestation frustration exploitation disputation homogenization restoration demonstration illustration exhortation castration incantation orchestration infestation plantation indentation instrumentation oversimplification Phonetic and Homophones P R IH0 S IH2 P IH0 T EY1 SH AH0 N Similar Spelling precipitating precipitin precipitate precipitant precipitator precipitancy precipitance precipitateness precipitately precipitous precipitousness precipitously To share this definition click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
	About us Privacy Legal Contact us