Precipitation
/prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.
Sentence Examples
There is a high chance of precipitation.
The areas with lowest precipitation are on the leeward side of the mountains.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The weather forecast predicted heavy ____ over the weekend, with possible flooding in low-lying areas.