praecipitatio

[ pree-sip-i-tey-shee-oh ]

/ priˌsɪp ɪˈteɪ ʃiˌoʊ /

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noun

Meteorology. precipitation from a cloud that reaches the surface of the earth (distinguished from virga).

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Origin of praecipitatio

From Latin; see origin at precipitation

Words nearby praecipitatio

Pradesh, Prado, Prado, Museo del, prae-, praecipe, praecipitatio, praedial, praefect, praemunire, Praeneste, Praenestine