A solid, insoluble substance that separates from a solution and eventually settles to the bottom of the solution's container Precipitates are often the result of a chemical reaction when new substances with different physical properties are formed A precipitate can also be formed when a hot, saturated solution is cooled down and the extra solute precipitates
To cause a dissolved substance to form a solid particle which can be removed by settling or filtering, such as in the removal of dissolved iron by oxidation, precipitation, and filtration The term is also used to refer to the solid formed, and to the condensation of water in the atmosphere to form rain or snow
If something precipitates an event or situation, usually a bad one, it causes it to happen suddenly or sooner than normal. The killings in Vilnius have precipitated the worst crisis yet A slight mistake could precipitate a disaster. = bring about
done with very great haste and without due deliberation; "hasty marriage seldom proveth well"- Shakespeare; "hasty makeshifts take the place of planning"- Arthur Geddes; "rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion"; "wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king"
An insoluble substance separated from a solution in a concrete state by the action of some reagent added to the solution, or of some force, such as heat or cold
A percipitate is formed when a slightly soluble substance becomes insoluble and separates from a solution due to heat or a chemical reaction The term is used to indicate the act of forming a solid and for the substance that is precipitated out of a solution
a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering separate as a fine suspension of solid particles hurl or throw violently; "The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below"
Solid particles forced out of solution by a chemical reaction They may settle to the bottom of the spa or pool or remain suspended in the water giving the water a cloudy look
1) An insoluble, finely divided substance which is a product of a chemical reaction within a liquid 2) The separation from solution of an insoluble substance
A precipitate action or decision happens or is made more quickly or suddenly than most people think is sensible. I don't think we should make precipitate decisions = hasty + precipitately pre·cipi·tate·ly Somebody hired from another country is not likely to resign precipitately. a solid substance that has been chemically separated from a liquid
Solid particles forced out of solution by a chemical reaction They may settle on the bottom of the spa or pool or remain suspended in the water giving the water a cloudy look
To urge or press on with eager haste or violence; to cause to happen, or come to a crisis, suddenly or too soon; as, precipitate a journey, or a conflict