precipitation
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Definitions
n.
Water falling from the atmosphere as rain, snow, hail, or sleet; the process of a solid separating from a solution; undue haste.
降水(雨、雪等);沉淀;仓促,急速
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.annual precipitation年降水量
- 2.heavy precipitation强降水
- 3.precipitation levels降水量水平
- 4.acid precipitation酸性降水
Example Sentences
- 1.
The weather forecast predicts heavy precipitation across the region this weekend.
- 2.
Adding salt to the solution caused the immediate precipitation of white crystals.
- 3.
The precipitation of his decision left the team scrambling to adjust their plans.