Main Entry: ¹pre·cip·i·tate

Pronunciation: \pri-ˈsip-ə-ˌtāt\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): pre·cip·i·tat·ed; pre·cip·i·tat·ing

transitive verb

1 : to bring about especially abruptly
2 a : to cause to separate from solution or suspension b : to cause (vapor) to condense and fall or deposit

intransitive verb

1 : to fall or come suddenly into some condition
2 : to separate from solution or suspension