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precipitation

prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən

noun

opad

ˈɔpat· rzeczownik
Also
opady(m)
Definition

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground from the atmosphere.

Examples
There is a high chance of precipitation tomorrow, so take an umbrella.
Jutro jest duże prawdopodobieństwo opadów, więc weź parasol.
The region receives a lot of precipitation in winter, mostly snow.
Region otrzymuje dużo opadów zimą, głównie śniegu.
Synonyms
rainfallsnowfallmoisture
Collocations
heavy precipitationlight precipitationannual precipitation

noun

wytrącanie się

vɨtraˈt͡sanʲɛ ɕɛ· rzeczownik
Also
precypitacja(f)
Definition

The process of a solid substance forming in a liquid and separating from it, especially in chemistry.

Examples
The experiment involved the precipitation of a salt solution.
Eksperyment obejmował wytrącanie się roztworu soli.
We observed the precipitation of a white solid at the bottom of the beaker.
Zaobserwowaliśmy wytrącanie się białego osadu na dnie zlewki.
Synonyms
sedimentationcrystallizationdeposition
Collocations
chemical precipitationprotein precipitationcalcium precipitation
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