precipitant
falling headlong.
rushing headlong, rapidly, or hastily onward.
hasty; rash.
unduly sudden or abrupt.
Chemistry. anything that causes precipitation.
Origin of precipitant
1Other words from precipitant
- pre·cip·i·tant·ly, adverb
- un·pre·cip·i·tant, adjective
- un·pre·cip·i·tant·ly, adverb
Words Nearby precipitant
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How to use precipitant in a sentence
However, the appearance of the new arrival greatly modified the unfavorable impression produced by his precipitant action.
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar | Maurice LeblancGiven such a precipitant, the process of recovering the gold would be simple and cheap.
Marvels of Scientific Invention | Thomas W. CorbinBoadicea was at their head,—a woman of masculine spirit, but precipitant, and without any military knowledge.
Certina Charley, plus an indeterminate quantity of alcohol, had acted upon Hal's mind as a chemical precipitant.
The Clarion | Samuel Hopkins AdamsIn other respects, however, it does not seem to be any more efficient as a precipitant.
Manures and the principles of manuring | Charles Morton Aikman
British Dictionary definitions for precipitant
/ (prɪˈsɪpɪtənt) /
hasty or impulsive; rash
rushing or falling rapidly or without heed
abrupt or sudden
chem a substance or agent that causes a precipitate to form
Derived forms of precipitant
- precipitance or precipitancy, noun
- precipitantly, adverb
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