Meaning & Definition of Precipitation in English
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Precipitation
/prɪsɪpɪteʃən/
noun
1. The quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
- "The storm brought several inches of precipitation"
synonym:
- precipitation
2. The process of forming a chemical precipitate
synonym:
- precipitation
3. The falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
synonym:
- precipitation,
- downfall
4. The act of casting down or falling headlong from a height
synonym:
- precipitation
5. An unexpected acceleration or hastening
- "He is responsible for the precipitation of his own demise"
synonym:
- precipitation
6. Overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
- "He soon regretted his haste"
synonym:
- haste,
- hastiness,
- hurry,
- hurriedness,
- precipitation
Examples of using
There is a high chance of precipitation.