a. [ L. praecipitans, -antis, p. pr. of praecipitare: cf. F. précipitant. See Precipitate. ]
They leave their little lives
Above the clouds, precipitant to earth. J. Philips. [ 1913 Webster ]
Should he return, that troop so blithe and bold,
Precipitant in fear would wing their flight. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.) Any force or reagent which causes the formation of a precipitate. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With rash or foolish haste; in headlong manner. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or state of being precipitant; precipitation. [ 1913 Webster ]