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.
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