Precipitate
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What Does Precipitate Mean?
- 沉淀
- 促成
- 加速
Precipitate Pronunciation
/prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
Precipitate Definition
verb
Definition
To cause an event or situation to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.
In ZH
使事件或情况突然或意外发生。
How to Use Precipitate in a Sentence
- The sudden change in weather can precipitate flooding.
- His reckless actions precipitated a crisis in the company.
- The decision to cut funding may precipitate a revolution.
- Heavy rains can precipitate landslides in the mountains.
- The argument between the two friends precipitated an even larger conflict.
noun
Definition
A substance that has been precipitated from a solution, usually as a solid.
In ZH
从溶液中沉淀出的物质，通常是固体。
How to Use Precipitate in a Sentence
- The lab results showed a white precipitate after the reaction.
- In chemistry, a precipitate can indicate the formation of a new compound.
- The precipitate was collected by filtration.
- When mixing the two solutions, a precipitate formed immediately.
- Some salts can form precipitates when dissolved in water.