precipitates
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪts/
causes suddenly, forms solid
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To cause (an event or situation, typically an undesirable one) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.
"His rash decision precipitates a crisis."
- 2.
To cause (a substance) to be deposited in solid form from a solution.
"The chemical reaction precipitates a white solid."
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The smallest spark can precipitate a major explosion.
The smallest spark can cause a major explosion to happen suddenly.
Lack of sleep often precipitates a decline in performance.
Insufficient sleep often leads to a sudden drop in performance.
Adding the reagent precipitates the salt from the solution.
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How do you pronounce precipitates?
precipitates is pronounced [/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪts/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does precipitates mean?
precipitates means "causes suddenly, forms solid". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is precipitates?
precipitates is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The smallest spark can precipitate a major explosion." — used to mean "causes suddenly, forms solid".
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