precipitated

UK
/prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪ.tɪd/
US
/prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪ.tɪd/

Translations

precipitatedadjective
more precipitated
Comp.
most precipitated
Super.
UK
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
US
/prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtɪd/
précipitéEn chimie, se dit d’une substance séparée d’une solution sous forme solide.
The precipitated calcium carbonate settled at the bottom of the flask.
Le carbonate de calcium précipité s’est déposé au fond du flacon.
précipitéSe dit d’une action ou d’une décision prise trop rapidement, avec brusquerie.
The precipitated decision to quit his job left him without a backup plan.
La décision précipitée de quitter son emploi l’a laissé sans plan de secours.
precipitateverb

precipitated

Past Simple

precipitated
Past Simple
precipitated
Past Participle
precipitating
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/
US
/prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/
The announcement of the new policy precipitated widespread protests.
L’annonce de la nouvelle politique a provoqué de vastes manifestations.
précipiterChimie.
Adding the reagent will precipitate the dissolved minerals from the solution.
L’ajout du réactif précipitera les minéraux dissous de la solution.
précipiterChimie, intransitif.
When the temperature dropped, crystals began to precipitate at the bottom of the flask.
Lorsque la température a baissé, des cristaux ont commencé à précipiter au fond du flacon.
Additional translations
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Definitions

precipitatedadjective
Caused or brought about suddenly; resulting from sudden or rash action.
The precipitated decision to quit his job left him without a backup plan.
(Chemistry) Separated from a solution as a solid.
The precipitated calcium carbonate settled at the bottom of the flask.
precipitateverb
To cause an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable, to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.
The announcement of the new policy precipitated widespread protests.
To cause a substance to be deposited in solid form from a solution.
Adding the reagent will precipitate the dissolved minerals from the solution.
To cause moisture to be deposited from the atmosphere, usually as rain, snow, or sleet.
The cold front is expected to precipitate heavy rain over the weekend.
(Intransitive, chemistry) To separate from a solution and form a solid deposit.
When the temperature dropped, crystals began to precipitate at the bottom of the flask.