Pre‐cip′i‐ta″tion (?), n. [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.) The act or process of precipitating from a solution.