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precipitate

[pri-sip-i-teyt, pri-sip-i-tit, -teyt] / prɪˈsɪp ɪˌteɪt, prɪˈsɪp ɪ tɪt, -ˌteɪt /


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"But it's not to precipitate a full-blown societal or humanitarian collapse."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

That’s partly because consumer expect the bump at the pump to precipitate broader inflation, as has happened in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

This reaction produced a solid precipitate that gradually expanded until it completely blocked the opening.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

That’s probably good short-term news for investors, since falling profit margins would precipitate a severe bear market.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 24, 2025

The added depressive effect of the organic phosphate may then be enough to precipitate acute symptoms.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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