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Precipitate
Definition:
- Verb: Cause (an event or situation) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
- Verb: Cause (moisture or a different substance) to be deposited from the atmosphere or another medium.
- Noun: A solid substance deposited from a solution, typically as a sediment.
- Adjective: Done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration.
Examples:
- Verb:
- The unexpected news precipitated a chain of events that led to a major crisis.
- The reckless behavior precipitated his expulsion from school.
- Noun:
- The precipitation of minerals from the underground water formed a thick layer of sediments.
- Chemical reactions in the lab resulted in the formation of an orange precipitate.
- Adjective:
- His precipitate decision to quit his job without having an alternative plan had unfortunate consequences.
- The report was criticized for containing numerous precipitate judgments without proper evidence.
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