Precipitation

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NOUN

the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time

the process of forming a chemical precipitate

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

the act of casting down or falling headlong from a height

an unexpected acceleration or hastening

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

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