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Exam: IELTS

precipitant

IPA: /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

KK: /prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that happens suddenly or unexpectedly, often without careful thought; it can also refer to acting quickly and rashly.

Example: His precipitant decision to quit his job surprised everyone.

noun

Definition: A substance that causes a solid to form from a solution, often in a chemical reaction.

Example: The chemist added a precipitant to the solution to create a solid compound.

precipitantly

IPA: /prɪˈsɪpɪtəntli/

KK: /prɪˈsɪpɪtəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is done quickly and without careful thought, often leading to mistakes or problems.

Example: She acted precipitantly, making decisions without considering the consequences.

precipitantness

IPA: /prɪˈsɪpɪtəntnəs/

KK: /prɪˈsɪpɪtəntnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of acting quickly or hastily without careful thought.

Example: His precipitantness in making decisions often led to mistakes.

precipitate

IPA: /prɪˈsɪpɪtɪt/

KK: /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that acts quickly and without careful thought, often leading to hasty decisions or actions.

Example: His precipitate decision to quit his job surprised everyone.

intransitive verb

Definition: To fall or come down suddenly, often referring to rain or other forms of precipitation.

Example: The weather forecast predicts that it will precipitate later this evening.

noun

Definition: A solid substance that forms and separates from a liquid during a chemical reaction or process.

Example: The chemist observed the precipitate forming at the bottom of the test tube.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly, or to cause a solid to separate from a liquid.

Example: The sudden change in temperature can precipitate a storm.

precipitated

IPA: /prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtɪd/

KK: /prɪˈsɪpɪˌteɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been caused to happen quickly or suddenly, often referring to a process where a substance is separated from a solution or mixture.

Example: The precipitated crystals formed quickly after the solution cooled down.

precipitately

IPA: /prɪˈsɪpɪtɪtli/

KK: /prɪˈsɪpɪtɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a sudden or hasty way, often without careful consideration.

Example: She acted precipitately, making decisions without thinking them through.

precipitateness

IPA: /prɪˈsɪpɪtɪnəs/

KK: /prɪˈsɪpɪtɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of acting quickly and without careful thought.

Example: His precipitateness in making decisions often led to mistakes.

precipitation

IPA: /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The amount of water, such as rain or snow, that falls from the sky in a certain area over a certain time.

Example: The weather report predicted heavy precipitation this weekend.

precipitative

IPA: /prɪˈsɪpɪtətɪv/

KK: /prɪˈsɪpɪtətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Causing rain or snow to fall; related to the process of precipitation.

Example: The precipitative conditions led to heavy rainfall in the region.

precipitinogen

IPA: //prɪˌsɪpɪˈtɪnədʒən//

KK: /prɪˌsɪpɪˈtɪnədʒən/

noun

Definition: A substance that causes the body to produce a specific type of antibody, known as a precipitin, which helps in the immune response.

Example: The scientist studied the effects of the precipitinogen on the immune system.

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