precipitant

(prē sip′i 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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adjective

Rushing or falling headlong.
Acting with or marked by impulsiveness in thought or action; rash. See Usage Note at precipitate.
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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