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
  • But in the meantime, the district’s focus should remain on student outcomes and not outside noise, Licata added.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
  • There are four possible outcomes, all with various chances of coming to fruition.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 17 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
  • Why Omissions Matter More Than The Headlines Suggest The practical consequences shift depending on clinical context.
    Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Unfortunately for her, these are all direct consequences of her actions.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The wine pours were generous, the coursing was adjusted to my personal dining speed, and the conversation was genuinely enjoyable.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • As the country pours money into tourism megaprojects, obstacles remain.
    Lev Akabas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The researchers analyzed the two survey datasets separately, and the results were consistent.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
  • If a hobby asks for new gear, choose one simple upgrade that supports steady growth rather than flashy results.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The affable Belgian designer applied twisting, wrapping and textile manipulation with gusto to Diesel as well, in addition to plenty of fabric experimentation and trompe-l’oeil effects.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Survivors may require decades of monitoring for cardiac, endocrine, neurologic, reproductive, cognitive and psychological effects.
    Vidya Puthenpura, Hartford Courant, 18 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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