Pre-cĭp/ĭ-tā'tion, n.
n. [Lat. præcipitatio, Fr. précipitation, Sp. precipitation, It. precipitazione.]
Sense 1. The act of precipitating, or the state of being precipitated. “In peril of precipitation from off the rock.” Shak.
Sense 2. A falling, flowing, or rushing down with violence and rapidity. “The hurry, precipitation, and rapid motion of the water.” Woodward.
Sense 3. Hence, great hurry; rash, tumultuous haste; rapid movement.
The precipitation of inexperience is often restrained by shame. Rambler.
Sense 4. The act or operation of throwing to the bottom of a vessel any substance held in solution.