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precipitation

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɾɨsipitɐˈsɐ̃w̃/pre·ci·pi·ta·ção

Definition

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1. (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