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
  • Those outcomes strengthen local labor markets and expand the nation’s talent pipeline.
    Anthony Hernandez, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • Early introductions significantly reduce aggression between males and females, leading to more successful breeding outcomes.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 5 July 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
  • The consequences to all this are real, and could impact toss-up races around the country.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Robotics researchers have also been developing world models to help robots predict the consequences of their actions in the physical world and plan accordingly.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Consider a company that pours the bulk of its capital into expanding oil production and a fifth into wind and solar.
    Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • While Haarmeyer is famous for making local Chenin Blanc a wine industry darling, Sanchez instead pours his Blau-Blau Blaufrankisch, an Austrian red varietal, and his Victor Weisser Gemischter Satz.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Any actions against those responsible for the structural failure are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, the Department of Buildings said earlier this week.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Those results meant Norway had already qualified for the knockout stages, so rested 10 players as they were beaten 4-1 by France in their final group match.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • Lithium batteries in general are capable of discharging a greater percentage of their full capacity without any negative effects, commonly offering usable capacities of 80% or more.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
  • What cascading effects might occur if one variable were to change significantly?
    Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Every mortgage article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of the products.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • These substances can be found in products such as cooking oils, soaps and skincare items, the government agency said.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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“Precipitates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/precipitates. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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