1. causing something to happen suddenly or too soon
Usage: present participle of precipitate
2. falling as rain, snow, or other forms of water from the atmosphere
Usage: meteorology; present participle of precipitate
3. causing a substance to separate out from a solution as a solid
Usage: chemistry; present participle of precipitate

1. causing or likely to cause something to happen suddenly

Examples

• The economic crisis was precipitating widespread unemployment.
• Dark clouds were precipitating heavy rain over the valley.
• The heated argument was precipitating a family feud.
• Adding salt to the solution was precipitating the formation of crystals.
• The precipitating factor in the accident was driver fatigue.
• Water vapor was precipitating as snow on the mountain peaks.
• His rude behavior was precipitating conflict with his coworkers.