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    precipitant
    /prɪˈsɪpɪt(ə)nt/

    noun

    • 1. a cause of a particular action or event: "the immediate precipitants of the conflict"
    • 2. a substance that causes the precipitation of a specified substance: "a protein precipitant"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRECIPITANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    something that causes a person to experience a medical problem: Foods are important precipitants of allergic responses, especially seafood and nuts. Crises can be triggered by infection, a change in temperature, or there may be no precipitant. formal. something that makes something else happen suddenly or sooner than expected :

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › precipitantPrecipitant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    especially : one that causes the formation of a precipitate. Examples of precipitant in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web. Noun.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › precipitantPRECIPITANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Precipitant definition: falling headlong.. See examples of PRECIPITANT used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPRECIPITANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PRECIPITANT definition: 1. something that causes a person to experience a medical problem: 2. something that makes…. Learn more.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › precipitantPrecipitant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A precipitant is a cause or reason for some event. So if you skip your Biology test on March 17th, your parents might deduce that your enjoyment of the St. Patrick's Day parade was a precipitant of your actions.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRECIPITANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. hasty or impulsive; rash. 2. rushing or falling rapidly or without heed. 3. abrupt or sudden. noun. 4. chemistry. a substance or agent that causes a precipitate to form.

  8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › precipitantprecipitant - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 8, 2024 · precipitant (plural precipitants) Something which causes or hastens the occurrence of an act or event; specifically (chiefly psychology), something which brings about a mental or physiological condition. ( chemistry) A substance that, when added to a solution, causes a dissolved substance to form a precipitate .

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › precipitantPrecipitant - definition of precipitant by The Free Dictionary

    1. Rushing or falling headlong. 2. Acting with or marked by impulsiveness in thought or action; rash. See Usage Note at precipitate. 3. Abrupt or unexpected; sudden. n. Chemistry. A substance that causes a precipitate to form when it is added to a solution.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › precipitantPrecipitant Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Abrupt or unexpected; sudden. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Rash or impulsive. Wiktionary. More Adjective Definitions (1) Synonyms: precipitous. precipitate. overhasty. hasty. hurried. abrupt. sudden. unconsidered. temerarious. slapdash.

  11. premium-oxforddictionaries-com.libproxy.ucl.ac.ukprecipitant - definition of precipitant in English from the...

    a cause of a particular action or event: . Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.