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precipitate vs precipitation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| precipitateverb/prɪˈsɪp.ə.teɪt/ | Meaning to cause something bad or sudden to happen, usually sooner than expected | Goes with precipitate a crisis | Example The sudden fall in oil prices precipitated a crisis in the whole region. |
| precipitationnoun/prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning rain, snow or hail that falls from the sky to the ground | Goes with annual precipitation | Example Annual precipitation in this region is less than 300 millimeters. |
Which word fits?
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