Category:Precipitation

Pre*cip`i*ta"tion, n. Etym: [l. praecipitatio: cf. F. précipitation.]

1. The act of precipitating, or the state of being precipitated, or Thrown headlong. In peril of precipitation from off rock tarpeian. Shak.

2. A falling, flowing, or rushing downward with violence and Rapidity. The hurry, precipitation, and rapid motion of the water, returning. . . towards the sea. Woodward.

3. Great hurry; rash, tumultuous haste; impetuosity. "the Precipitation of inexperience." Rambler.

4. (chem.)

Defn: the act or process from a solution.