precipitable

[pri-sip-i-tuh-buhl]

adjective

Chemistry.

1. capable of being precipitated.

Word History and Origins

Origin of precipitable¹

First recorded in 1660–70; precipit(ate) + -able

Example Sentences

A measure of atmospheric moisture, known as precipitable water, ranges between 1.3 and 1.7 inches.

From Washington Post

“Do that enough times and it creates precipitable rain,” he added.

From Scientific American

Precipitable water indexes — a measure of how much moisture is present in a column of air from the bottom to the top of the atmosphere — are approaching a remarkable three inches.

From Washington Post

Precipitable water, an indicator of atmospheric moisture, was estimated up to 2.25 and 2.65 inches Wednesday evening between Alexandria and central Prince George’s County.

From Washington Post

That lead to a record October PWAT, or precipitable water index, at Oakland.

From Washington Post