precipitation

noun

1.
the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
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precipitate
2.
the process of forming a chemical precipitate
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3.
the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
breefall downsheet oncome onfall downfall
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4.
the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height
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5.
an unexpected acceleration or hastening
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6.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
haste hastiness hurriedness hurry