precipitated
Caused to happen
Precipitated is the past tense of precipitate, which means to cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected: The scandal precipitated his resignation.
In chemistry, to precipitate is to cause a solid to separate from a solution: Adding acid precipitated the calcium.
The word carries a sense of abruptness—events that are precipitated weren't gradual or planned.
Caused to activate
- sparkedInitiated by stimulus
- instigatedCaused to begin
- provokedCaused a reaction
- inducedBrought about deliberately
initiated · engendered · generated · spawned · catalyzed · set off · brought about · occasioned
Forming ordered solid structure
- sedimentationParticles settling in liquid
- solubilityDissolving potential in liquid
- supersaturationExceeding dissolution equilibrium limits
- nucleationInitial cluster formation
coagulation · flocculation · filtration · residue · reagent · ions · solvent · insoluble
Occurring without prior notice
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- swiftMoving with speed
- rapidMoving with haste
- immediateHappening without delay
unforeseen · abrupt · rash · impetuous · reckless · headlong · premature · hasty
Increased in velocity
- expeditedMade faster, prioritized
- quickenedIncreased in speed
- sped upIncreased velocity or tempo
- hurriedDone too quickly
rushed · advanced · propelled · spurred · fast-tracked · pushed forward · driven · prompted
Water dropping from clouds
- snowFrozen crystalline precipitation
- hailIcy precipitation pellets
- sleetPartly frozen precipitation
- moistureSmall amounts of liquid
condensation · downpour · rainfall · drizzle · shower · deluge · cloudburst · freezing rain
triggered
Caused to activate
- sparkedInitiated by stimulus
- instigatedCaused to begin
- provokedCaused a reaction
induced · initiated · engendered · generated · spawned · catalyzed · set off · brought about · occasioned · gave rise to
crystallization
Forming ordered solid structure
- sedimentationParticles settling in liquid
- solubilityDissolving potential in liquid
- supersaturationExceeding dissolution equilibrium limits
nucleation · coagulation · flocculation · filtration · residue · reagent · ions · solvent · insoluble · centrifuge
sudden
Occurring without prior notice
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- swiftMoving with speed
- rapidMoving with haste
immediate · unforeseen · abrupt · rash · impetuous · reckless · headlong · premature · hasty · impulsive
accelerated
Increased in velocity
hurried · rushed · advanced · propelled · spurred · fast-tracked · pushed forward · driven · prompted · boosted
rain
Water dropping from clouds
moisture · condensation · downpour · rainfall · drizzle · shower · deluge · cloudburst · freezing rain · ice pellets
precipitatedprevented
Stopped before occurrence
averted · forestalled · stopped · blocked · halted
- winter precipitationFrozen water from clouds
- frozen precipitationIce falling from sky
- mixed precipitationMultiple falling water forms
- precipitation mapVisual of falling moisture
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