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precipitation
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pre·cip·i·ta·tion (pr-sp-tshn)
n.
The process of separating a substance from a solution as a solid.

precipitation
[-sip′itā′shən]
Etymology: L, praecipitare, to cast down
a process whereby solid particles are made to settle out of a solution so that they can be separated from other dissolved substances.

precipitation [pre-sip″ĭ-ta´shun]
the act or process of precipitating.
precipitation test precipitin test.

precipitation
the act or process of precipitating.

precipitation test
see precipitin reaction.


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