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Another word for precipitate

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Verb

  1. To put down, especially in layers, by a natural process

    See also:

    increase

Adjective

  1. Characterized by unthinking boldness and haste

    See also:

    careful

  2. Happening quickly and without warning

    See also:

    surprise

    fast

Noun

  1. Matter that settles on a bottom or collects on a surface by a natural process

    See also:

    leftover

  2. Something brought about by a cause

    See also:

    cause

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Another word for precipitate

Verb
  1. See also:

    speed

    hasten

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Sentence Examples

  • The precipitate is washed, collected, and dried at a very moderate heat.

  • A white precipitate rapidly turning brown indicates manganese.

  • Precipitate, red, and all oxides of mercury.

  • Soap when dissolved in a large amount of water suffers hydrolysis, with formation of a precipitate of acid salt and a solution containing free alkali.

  • The yellow precipitate obtained is washed with a solution of potassium acetate and finally with dilute alcohol.

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