1.a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering
2.done with very great haste and without due deliberation;
hasty marriage seldom proveth well- Shakespeare
1.separate as a fine suspension of solid particles
2.bring about abruptly;
The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution
3.fall from clouds;
rain, snow and sleet were falling
4.fall vertically, sharply, or headlong;
Our economy precipitated into complete ruin
5.hurl or throw violently;
The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below