1. caused something to happen suddenly or too soon
Usage: past tense of precipitate
2. fell or dropped suddenly and steeply
Usage: past tense of precipitate
3. separated from a solution as a solid
Usage: chemistry; past tense of precipitate

1. done too quickly without careful thought

Examples

• The scandal precipitated his resignation from office.
• Heavy rains precipitated flooding in the valley.
• The stock market crash was precipitated by panic selling.
• Salt precipitated out of the solution when it cooled.
• His precipitated decision to quit surprised everyone.
• The precipitated action led to unexpected consequences.
• The chemical precipitated as white crystals in the beaker.