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Definition of PRECIPITATING
Pronunciation : PRECIPITATING

verb : PRECIPITATING

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) bring about abruptly; "The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution" ;

  • 2. (

    ) separate as a fine suspension of solid particles ;

  • 3. (

    ) fall from clouds; "rain, snow and sleet were falling"; "Vesuvius precipitated its fiery, destructive rage on Herculaneum" ;

  • 4. (

    ) fall vertically, sharply, or headlong; "Our economy precipitated into complete ruin" ;

  • 5. (

    ) hurl or throw violently; "The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below" ;

Adjective : PRECIPITATING

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) bringing on suddenly or abruptly; "the completion of the railroad was the precipitating cause in the extinction of waterborne commerce" ;


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