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Vocabulary Entry
precipitate
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.
Example Sentences
"The heavy rains precipitated a flood in the valley."
"His reckless behavior could precipitate a serious accident."
"The announcement of the new law precipitated widespread protests."
N
noun
A substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction and separates from a solution.
Example Sentences
"The chemist observed the formation of a white precipitate in the test tube."
"Adding salt to the water caused a precipitate to form after a few minutes."
"The experiment aimed to isolate the precipitate for further analysis."
A
adjective
Done, occurring, or made suddenly and unexpectedly.
Example Sentences
"The precipitate decision left everyone in shock."
"Her precipitate departure made it difficult for her colleagues to adjust."
"They regretted their precipitate commitment to the project."