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precipitation
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɾɨsipitɐˈsɐ̃w̃/pre·ci·pi·ta·ção
Definition
11. (Meteorology) Any product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapor that falls under gravity. 2. The fact or quality of acting suddenly or rashly.
Usage examples
“The region receives very little precipitation during the summer months.”
“His precipitation in signing the contract cost him dearly.”
Common combinations
atmospheric precipitationannual precipitationprecipitation rateheavy precipitation