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
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