Synonyms for precipitation

Noun

1. precipitation, indefinite quantity

usage: the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time; "the storm brought several inches of precipitation"

2. precipitation, chemical process, chemical change, chemical action

usage: the process of forming a chemical precipitate

3. precipitation, downfall, weather, weather condition, atmospheric condition

usage: the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)

4. precipitation, drop, fall

usage: the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height

5. precipitation, acceleration

usage: an unexpected acceleration or hastening; "he is responsible for the precipitation of his own demise"

6. haste, hastiness, hurry, hurriedness, precipitation, speed, swiftness, fastness

usage: overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste"