precipitant

(prē sipi tənt, pri-)

adjective

precipitate

Origin: L praecipitans, prp. of praecipitare: see precipitate

noun

a substance which, when added to a solution, causes the formation of a precipitate

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See precipitant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Rushing or falling headlong.
  2. Acting with or marked by impulsiveness in thought or action; rash. See Usage Note at precipitate.
  3. Abrupt or unexpected; sudden.
noun
Chemistry
A substance that causes a precipitate to form when it is added to a solution.

Origin:

Origin: Latin praecipitāns, praecipitant-

Origin: , present participle of praecipitāre, to throw headlong; see precipitate

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  • pre·cipˈi·tant·ly adverb

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