noun ·5 syllables ·Common ·High school level
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"South Korea’s Ministry of Environment said in a news release that no major precipitation was observed after the cloud seeding operation."
"This type of bio-inspired material utilizes microbial calcite precipitation to heal cracks that develop autonomously, thereby enhancing the material’s durability and reducing maintenance costs."
"Immediately on returning home, highly satisfied with the result of his visit to Mrs. Belmour, Melliphant found on his table a letter from Sir Howard, over which he cast his eyes with precipitation."
"According to AMeDAS, the amount of precipitation in the village has exceeded 1,200 mm in three days."
Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.
Common synonyms include: abruptness, air speed, alacrity, alluvion, alluvium, ash.
According to AMeDAS, the amount of precipitation in the village has exceeded 1,200 mm in three days.
From Middle French précipitation, from Latin praecipitātiō, praecipitātiōnem. By surface analysis, precipitate + -ion.