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precipitate

UK
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
US
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
precipitate out

Translations

precipitatenoun
precipitates
pl
UK
/prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/
US
/prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/
The chemist observed a white precipitate forming in the solution.
Химик наблюдал образование белого осадка в растворе.
Additional translations
выпадение
осаждение
Synonyms
sediment
deposit
residue
settlement
precipitate (solid)
floc
flake
sedimented matter
precipitateverb
precipitated
Past Simple
precipitated
Past Participle
precipitating
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/
US
/prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/
The chemical reaction will precipitate a solid from the solution.
Химическая реакция осадит твердое вещество из раствора.
The new policy may precipitate economic growth.
Новая политика может ускорить экономический рост.
His actions could precipitate a crisis.
Его действия могут вызвать кризис.
Synonyms
hasten
accelerate
trigger
instigate
prompt
cause
bring about
precipitateadjective
more precipitate
Comp.
most precipitate
Super.
UK
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
US
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
His precipitate decision led to unforeseen consequences.
Его поспешное решение привело к непредвиденным последствиям.
The precipitate decline in stock prices alarmed investors.
Стремительное падение цен на акции встревожило инвесторов.
Additional translations
опрометчивый
безрассудный
необдуманный
Synonyms
hasty
rash
impulsive
reckless
sudden
abrupt

Definitions

precipitatenoun
A solid substance that is separated from a solution as a result of a chemical reaction.
The chemist observed a white precipitate forming at the bottom of the test tube.
A result or outcome produced by a process or action.
The unexpected surge in sales was the precipitate of an aggressive marketing campaign.
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.
precipitateadjective
Acting with excessive haste or without careful consideration.
His precipitate decision to quit his job left him without a backup plan.
Occurring suddenly or unexpectedly.
The precipitate decline in stock prices caught investors off guard.
(Archaic, literary) Very steep or perpendicular; overhanging.
They faced the daunting climb up the precipitate cliff.
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