precipitator

precipitator
precipitate ► VERB 1) cause (something bad) to happen unexpectedly or prematurely. 2) cause to move suddenly and with force. 3) Chemistry cause (a substance) to be deposited in solid form from a solution. 4) cause (moisture or dust) to be deposited from the atmosphere or from a vapour or suspension.
► ADJECTIVE ▪ done, acting, or occurring suddenly or without careful consideration.
► NOUN Chemistry ▪ a substance precipitated from a solution.
DERIVATIVES precipitately adverb precipitator noun.
ORIGIN Latin praecipitare 'throw headlong' .

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