precipitates 1 of 2

plural of precipitate

precipitates

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of precipitate
as in rains
to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds the air mass was dry, as much of the moisture had precipitated out on the other side of the mountains

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Recent Examples of precipitates
Noun
Acid can be used to leach elements like calcium out, then a chemical or energetic process precipitates that calcium as calcium hydroxide. Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 The polyester precipitates from the solvent upon cooling, and can likewise be reused. New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Again, an ammonium fluoride solution is one of the starting materials; the silicon dioxide simply precipitates out of this solution. ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026 The hydrogen sulfide reacts with the iron content of the egg yolk, which precipitates into iron sulfide, a green-colored mineral. Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 The introduction of Allen Klein [the notorious business manager whom Lennon advocated to take over the Beatles' affairs] precipitates the band’s crumbling. Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 26 Feb. 2026 But what precipitates an AI winter is some definitive evidence this hype cannot be met. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for precipitates
Noun
  • Mora said that Palantir’s performance reflects the success of its AI strategy, which focuses on delivering the right infrastructure to customers and ensuring better outcomes.
    , CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Cases where a patient is malnourished are challenging, because research has shown putting in a feeding tube or giving them appetite stimulants doesn’t improve their outcomes, Lee said.
    Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As God rains down sulfur and fire to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s wife glances back and turns into a pillar of salt.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
  • This dust accumulates in the corners, lurks under the sofa, and rains down on your lampshades.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Leontes, the king of Sicilia, has baselessly accused his wife, Hermione, of adultery, and the consequences have been dire.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While Eli Lilly is hoping that regulators and law enforcement will take more action against companies claiming to sell retatrutide, some are increasingly doing so in the open, with apparently few if any consequences.
    Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Alice slowly gets Marshall to lie on the floor, grabs the bottle of whiskey, and pours it into his mouth with glee.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As the company pours IPO cash into aggressive global expansion, analysts warn that shareholder pressure and past quality stumbles could test its eco-conscious image — and Wall Street patience.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Another area in which Wrexham need to improve is their results against the top teams.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The results of that study, published in 2016, identified 235 distinct bears using genetic testing and estimated the total bear population in western Connecticut was around 400 to 450 individuals.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • France last month became the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms amid rising worldwide concerns about the harmful effects of digital content on kids.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Temperature changes and mechanical vibrations can interfere with the quantum effects needed to establish entanglement.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The organization is also providing feminine hygiene products as well.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • An inflation report on Wednesday is set to provide the latest gauge of price increases as the Iran war pushes up costs for gasoline and other products.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Precipitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitates. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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