Definition of "Precipitate" :

noun: a precipitated solid substance in suspension or after settling or filtering

verb: separate as a fine suspension of solid particles

verb: hurl or throw violently

"The bridge broke and precipitated the train into the river below."

verb: bring about abruptly

"The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution."

verb: fall vertically, sharply, or headlong

"Our economy precipitated into complete ruin."

verb: fall from clouds

"Vesuvius precipitated its fiery, destructive rage on Herculaneum."

adjective: done with very great haste and without due deliberation

"Wondered whether they had been rather precipitate in deposing the king."