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Word entry · 13 letters

precipitation

Best crossword clue

"Rainfall"

13 letters · collected on this word page

13 lettersPronunciation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn̩/Part of speech nounSorted aceiiinopprttStarts with PEnds with N1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

Word origin

From Middle French précipitation, from Latin praecipitātiō, praecipitātiōnem. By surface analysis, precipitate + -ion.

Used in a sentence

  • 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.

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