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Precipitation

Description:

Precipitation refers to any form of water that falls from the atmosphere onto the Earth's surface. This can include various forms such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Meteorology

In meteorology, precipitation is the process by which water vapor condenses in the atmosphere and falls to the ground. It is an essential part of the Earth's water cycle.

Sample Sentence:

The weather forecast predicts heavy precipitation in the form of rain showers during the weekend.

Sense 2: Chemistry

In chemistry, precipitation refers to the formation of a solid substance from a solution during a chemical reaction.

Sample Sentence:

When the two solutions were mixed, a white precipitate formed, indicating a chemical reaction had occurred.

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