Dictionary Check: precipitation
"precipitation" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
23
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Definition
noun
the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
Example:
"the storm brought several inches of precipitation"
noun
the process of forming a chemical precipitate
noun
the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
noun
the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height
noun
an unexpected acceleration or hastening
Example:
"he is responsible for the precipitation of his own demise"
noun
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
Example:
"he soon regretted his haste"
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