Precipitant
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɛsɪpˈaɪˈtænt/
Precipitant (noun)
- a substance that causes another substance to separate from a solution as a solid.
Examples
- The scientist added a precipitant to the solution.
- A precipitant can cause a reaction in the mixture.
Common collocations: add a precipitant, chemical precipitant, precipitant action, precipitant decision
Precipitant (adjective)
- acting quickly without careful thought or planning.
Examples
- His precipitant decision surprised everyone.
- The precipitant change in weather caught us off guard.