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
Within the cells, electricity plates out pure elemental metals and selectively precipitates battery compounds like lithium carbonate. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 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
  • Yet relatively few families—in Asia or elsewhere—report outcomes, or how things changed because of what an organizatrion did.
    Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The questions districts should be asking when crafting their guidelines should focus on how AI can play a role in learning outcomes, said Chris Agnew, director of the Generative AI for Education Hub at Stanford University.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 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
  • Without criminal consequences, operators who profit from desecrating the dead have nothing to fear.
    Susana Mendoza, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the system isn’t perfect, and its errors can lead to harrowing consequences.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • When summer hits and strong afternoon light pours through west- and south-facing glass, all that natural light turns into heat and your electric bill climbs with it.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Set on a picturesque Japanese island, the series follows Karin Shirahama, a strawberry farmer who pours everything into her land, and Lee Yubin, a city dweller whose fortunes have taken a sharp turn for the worse.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But as this example illustrates, interpreting the benchmark scores can be technically complex, presenting a challenge for companies that want to show off the results to the public in a digestible format.
    Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The results matter because the coatings are central to TRISO’s ability to contain radioactive material during reactor operation.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Diesel also faces higher seasonal demand that is compounding the effects of the supply shortages.
    Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • They’re often made for their biological effects, serving as distress signals or to ward off pests and predators.
    Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • As the first generation of entrepreneurs adapts to the demands of international business, these companies are moving beyond simply selling products abroad and starting to behave like true multinationals.
    Danny Vincent, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Canada stands as the second-largest export market for US agricultural products, with US agricultural exports to Canada surpassing 28 billion dollars in 2025.
    , CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Precipitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitates. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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