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precipitate

释义

precipitate

adjectiveformal

UK /prɪˈsɪpɪtət/

1
done too quickly, and without enough thought or preparation
precipitate action
Synonyms and related words
Quickly
quickly
fast
rapid
Synonyms and related words
Not showing careful thought or good judgment
shallow
foolish
mindless

precipitate

adjectiveformal

US /prɪˈsɪpɪtət/

1
done too quickly, and without enough thought or preparation
precipitate action
Synonyms and related words
Quickly
quickly
fast
rapid
Synonyms and related words
Not showing careful thought or good judgment
foolish
shallow
irresponsible

precipitate

noun countable chemistry

UK /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/

Word Forms

singular	precipitate
plural	precipitates

1
a solid substance that has been separated from a liquid it was in
Synonyms and related words
Products of chemical reactions and processes
condensate
crystal
dioxin

precipitate

noun countable chemistry

US /prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪt/

Word Forms

singular	precipitate
plural	precipitates

1
a solid substance that has been separated from a liquid it was in
Synonyms and related words
Products of chemical reactions and processes
condensate
crystal
dioxin

precipitate

verb

UK /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	precipitate
he/she/it	precipitates
present participle	precipitating
past tense	precipitated
past participle	precipitated

1
intransitive/transitive formalto make something happen or begin to exist suddenly and quickly, especially something bad
Such headaches can be precipitated by certain foods as well as stress.
Synonyms and related words
To make something bad exist or happen
bring on
cause
touch off
2
intransitive/transitive chemistryif a solid substance precipitates, or if something precipitates it, it becomes separate from the liquid that it is in and drops to the bottom of the container
Synonyms and related words
Chemical reactions and processes
action
adsorb
aerate
3
intransitive/transitive formalto fall or be thrown forwards quickly in a particular direction, or to make someone do this
Synonyms and related words
To move somewhere quickly
fly
hasten
speed
4
intransitive scienceto rain, snow, hail etc
Synonyms and related words
To rain or snow
rain
snow
come down

precipitate

verb

US /prɪˈsɪpɪtət/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	precipitate
he/she/it	precipitates
present participle	precipitating
past tense	precipitated
past participle	precipitated

1
intransitive/transitive formalto make something happen or begin to exist suddenly and quickly, especially something bad
Such headaches can be precipitated by certain foods as well as stress.
Synonyms and related words
To make something bad exist or happen
touch off
bring on
cause
2
intransitive/transitive chemistryif a solid substance precipitates, or if something precipitates it, it becomes separate from the liquid that it is in and drops to the bottom of the container
Synonyms and related words
Chemical reactions and processes
action
adsorb
aerate
3
intransitive scienceto rain, snow, hail, etc.
Synonyms and related words
To rain or snow
rain
snow
come down
4
intransitive/transitive formalto fall or be thrown forward quickly in a particular direction, or to make someone do this
Synonyms and related words
To move somewhere quickly
fly
hasten
speed

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