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Precipitant \Pre*cip"i*tant\, n. (Chem.)
Any force or reagent which causes the formation of a
precipitate.
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Precipitant \Pre*cip"i*tant\, a. [L. praecipitans, -antis, p.
pr. of praecipitare: cf. F. pr['e]cipitant. See
{Precipitate}.]
1. Falling or rushing headlong; rushing swiftly, violently,
or recklessly; moving precipitately.
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They leave their little lives
Above the clouds, precipitant to earth. --J.
Philips.
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Should he return, that troop so blithe and bold,
Precipitant in fear would wing their flight. --Pope.
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2. Unexpectedly or foolishly brought on or hastened; rashly
hurried; hasty; sudden; reckless. --Jer. Taylor.
"Precipitant rebellion." --Eikon Basilike.
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