| 单词 | precipitate |
| 释义 | precipitate —precipitate /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.teɪt/ verb [I or T] SPECIALIZED (CHEMISTRY) ↑Verb Endings for precipitate ► F0 If a liquid precipitates, substances in it become solid and separate from the liquid: » Cooling the beaker helps precipitate the compound.» If any organic salt is formed, it will precipitate (out) immediately.Thesaurus+: ↑Physical and chemical processesverb [T usually + adv/prep] FORMAL (THROW) ↑Verb Endings for precipitate ► F0 to throw someone or something from a height with great forceThesaurus+: ↑Throwingverb [T] FORMAL (MAKE HAPPEN) ↑Verb Endings for precipitate ► F0 to make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected: » An invasion would certainly precipitate a political crisis.» Fear of losing her job precipitated (= suddenly forced) her into action.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happen—precipitate /prɪˈsɪp.ɪ.tət/ aep /priːˈsɪp.ə.t̬ɪt/adjective (ALSO precipitous) formal ► F0 If an action is precipitate, it is done sooner or faster than expected and without enough thought or preparation: » Don't be precipitate - think it through before you make a decision.Thesaurus+: ↑Doing things without fear or proper thoughtThesaurus+: ↑Hurrying and doing things quickly , ↑Busy and activenoun [C or U] SPECIALIZED ► F0 a solid substance that is produced from a liquid during a chemical process: » After filtration, the precipitate was dried at 90°C.Thesaurus+: ↑Physical and chemical processes |
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