单词	precipitation
释义	precipitation noun pre·​cip·​i·​ta·​tion pri-ˌsi-pə-ˈtā-shən  1 : the quality or state of being precipitate : hastiness 2 : an act, process, or instance of precipitating especially : the process of forming a precipitate 3 : something precipitated: such as a : a deposit on the earth of hail, mist, rain, sleet, or snow also : the quantity of water deposited b : precipitate sense 1 Synonyms haste hastiness hurry hustle precipitousness rush See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The weather forecast calls for some sort of frozen precipitation tomorrow—either snow or sleet. a 50 percent chance of precipitation Minerals are separated from the seawater by precipitation. Recent Examples on the Web The color-changing map above is based on data from the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) on historical temperatures, precipitation, and forecasts. Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022 Factors like atmospheric moisture, precipitation, and terrain can all obstruct or limit that signal. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2022 If any aspect of the weather -- temperature, precipitation, lightning, wind and clouds -- is unfavorable, Artemis' launch will be postponed until conditions improve. Britley Ritz, CNN, 26 Aug. 2022 Rising temperatures were the biggest driver of pathogenic diseases, followed by precipitation, floods and drought. Evan Bush, NBC News, 8 Aug. 2022 The report takes a broad — and sobering — look at the state of the Latin America-Caribbean region’s ecological systems, such as precipitation, sea levels, forest cover and agriculture. Erin Blakemore, Washington Post, 30 July 2022 Even small changes in temperature, precipitation, and length of seasons can tip ecosystems out of their delicate balance. The Week Staff, The Week, 24 July 2022 The Water Resources Board regularly monitors Rhode Island’s ground water, precipitation, and stream flow data, as well as a national index for drought severity. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 July 2022 Other than a slight chance of rain on Wednesday afternoon, there’s no precipitation in the forecast for St. George. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1502, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing precipitation acid precipitation acid precipitation Kids Definition precipitation noun pre·​cip·​i·​ta·​tion pri-ˌsi-pə-ˈtā-shən  : water that falls to the earth as hail, mist, rain, sleet, or snow Medical Definition precipitation noun pre·​cip·​i·​ta·​tion pri-ˌsip-ə-ˈtā-shən  1 a : the process of forming a precipitate from a solution b : the process of precipitating or removing solid or liquid particles from a smoke or gas by electrical means 2 : precipitate precipitation noun as in hustle excited and often showy or disorderly speed I fear that I may have acted with some precipitation on this matter, so I would like to reconsider Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance hustle precipitousness haste rush scramble hastiness velocity speed hurry bustle dash expedition rapidity stir stampede flutter impulsivity scuttle impulsiveness swiftness quickness flurry celerity promptness impetuosity beeline scurry dispatch rashness promptitude expeditiousness rapidness hotheadedness impetuousness fleetness speediness whirl fastness Antonyms & Near Antonyms slowness deliberation procrastination lateness deliberateness lethargy inertia dilatoriness inaction leisureliness pokiness sluggishness torpor languor inertness dormancy inactivity quiescence See More
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