precipitate; sediment; accumulate
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesverb
to precipitate; to settle out
neutralA chemical/physical process; often used in scientific contexts.
After the saltwater sits, the salt will precipitate at the bottom of the bottle.
This substance will precipitate out of the solution at low temperatures.
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You need to let the suspended particles settle fully before filtering.
noun
sediment; precipitate; dregs
neutralRefers to the solid material that has settled at the bottom of a liquid.
There is a layer of black sediment at the bottom of the coffee cup.
The chemistry experiment produced a large amount of yellow precipitate.
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The sediment in the wine bottle is normal and does not affect drinking.
verb
to accumulate; to condense; to become settled
literaryMetaphorical usage for emotions, thoughts, wealth, or experience that builds up over time.
Emotions need to settle and accumulate before one can write good poetry.
Excessive accumulation of idle capital is detrimental to circulation.
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Years of accumulated experience have made him an outstanding craftsman.
Time will sift out and solidify true friendship.