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Definition of Precipitation
Pre`cip`i`ta´tion | n. | 1. | The act of precipitating, or the state of being precipitated, or thrown headlong. | | 2. | A falling, flowing, or rushing downward with violence and rapidity. | | 3. | Great hurry; rash, tumultuous haste; impetuosity. | | 4. | (Chem.) The act or process of precipitating from a solution. | | 5. | (Meteorology) A deposit on the earth of hail, mist, rain, sleet, or snow; also, the quantity of water deposited. |
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