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precipitant

noun

Meaning

  • A substance that forms a precipitate when added to a solution.

adjective

Meaning

  • That falls headlong, or causes a headlong fall.

  • Rash or impulsive.

  • Sudden or unexpected.

  • That causes precipitation.

Synonyms

heedless,
hotheaded,
impetuous,
abrupt,
precipitous,
subitaneous,
headlong,
precipitate