precipitate
verb (used with object)
to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly.
precipitates
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pluralof precipitate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof precipitate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
precipitateverb (used with object)to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly.
Example Sentences
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“I think what the Iran war basically does is it precipitates things like these, and it presents opportunities for some of the groups on the ground,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Microscopic imaging revealed a dense population of small precipitates, and the alloy remained stable at temperatures up to 400 degrees Celsius -- an unusually high threshold for aluminum-based materials.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 29, 2025
Around 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit, the natural wax particles in olive oil precipitates out of the oil, thus making it appear crystallized, explained olive oil retailer Brightland.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2024
An initial analysis suggests the rocks are composed of rounded grains of carbonate, a mineral that precipitates out of water.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 13, 2024
In Jane Austen novels, a death often precipitates the loss of a fortune, which propels the heroine to seek a husband.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
