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precipitant Definition

pre·cipi·tant (prē sip′i tənt, pri-)

adjective

precipitate

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

noun

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

precipitant Related Forms
pre·cip′i·tantly adverb
precipitant Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • sequela: Stress and ' type A ' behavior as precipitants of post-polio sequelae.

Adjective modifier

  • major: Identify similar chemicals as the major precipitant, and alter them in a gradient.
  • possible: Stress Stress is recognized as a possible seizure precipitant.

Modifies a noun

  • factor: Biochemical disturbances, including hypocalcaemia, can be the precipitant factor in the causation of epileptic seizures.

Noun used with modifier

  • seizure: The most studied seizure precipitant has been anxiety, with relaxation being the countermeasure of choice.