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Definition of Precipitant
1. Adjective. Done with very great haste and without due deliberation. "Wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king"
Exact synonyms: Hasty, Overhasty, Precipitate, Precipitous
Similar to: Hurried
Derivative terms: Haste, Hastiness, Precipitance, Precipitancy, Precipitate, Precipitateness, Precipitousness
Similar to: Hurried
Derivative terms: Haste, Hastiness, Precipitance, Precipitancy, Precipitate, Precipitateness, Precipitousness
2. Noun. An agent that causes a precipitate to form.
Definition of Precipitant
1. a. Falling or rushing headlong; rushing swiftly, violently, or recklessly; moving precipitately.
2. n. Any force or reagent which causes the formation of a precipitate.
Definition of Precipitant
1. Adjective. That falls headlong, or causes a headlong fall ¹
2. Adjective. Rash or impulsive ¹
3. Adjective. Sudden or unexpected ¹
4. Adjective. (chemistry) That causes precipitation ¹
5. Noun. A substance that forms a precipitate when added to a solution ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Precipitant
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