precipitation
Definition
- n. the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
- n. the process of forming a chemical precipitate
- n. the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
Word forms
- Plural
- precipitations
Example sentences
n.
The weather forecast predicts heavy precipitation this weekend.
n.
When the solution cooled, precipitation formed at the bottom of the container.