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precipitant

[/prɪˈsɪpɪtənt/]
adjective/nounpl: precipitants
precipitante
1. (adjective) Acting with great speed or sudden violence; hasty or rash
The precipitant decision led to unforeseen consequences.
A decisão precipitante levou a consequências imprevistas.
2. (noun) A substance that causes precipitation in chemistry
The precipitant was added to the solution to separate the dissolved compounds.
O precipitante foi adicionado à solução para separar os compostos dissolvidos.
3. (noun) A factor or event that precipitates or triggers something
Stress can be a precipitant of anxiety disorders.
O estresse pode ser um precipitante de transtornos de ansiedade.
Synonyms
hastyrashsuddenimpetuoustriggercatalyst
Antonyms
cautiousdeliberatemeasuredgradual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
precipitante
Standard usage in both adjective and noun forms
Portugal
precipitante
Used in chemistry and medicine with same meaning as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

precipitant factor
act in a precipitant manner
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