3. (Chem.)
Defn: To separate from a solution as a precipitate. See Precipitate, n.
PRECIPITATELY
Pre*cip"i*tate*ly, adv.
Defn: In a precipitate manner; headlong; hastily; rashly. Swift.
PRECIPITATION
Pre*cip`i*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. praecipitatio: cf. F. précipitation.]
1. The act of precipitating, or the state of being precipitated, or thrown headlong. In peril of precipitation From off rock Tarpeian. Shak.
2. A falling, flowing, or rushing downward with violence and rapidity. The hurry, precipitation, and rapid motion of the water, returning . . . towards the sea. Woodward.
3. Great hurry; rash, tumultuous haste; impetuosity. "The precipitation of inexperience." Rambler.
4. (Chem.)
Defn: The act or process from a solution.