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praecipitatio

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[pree-sip-i-tay-shee-oh] / priˌsɪp ɪˈteɪ ʃiˌoʊ /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of praecipitatio

From Latin; see origin at precipitation

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