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Precipitation
preh-sip-ih-TAY-shun
/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Precipitation
Dictionary meaning
Formation of an insoluble solid (precipitate) from a solution during a chemical reaction.
Examples
- Adding silver nitrate to a chloride solution causes precipitation of white silver chloride.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on fourth syllable. Also means rainfall in meteorology.
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