precipitant
precipitant
Definition
pre·cipi·tant (prē sip′i tənt, pri-)
noun
a substance which, when added to a solution, causes the formation of a precipitate
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.
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