Precipitant (Noun)
Meaning
An agent that causes a precipitate to form.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The addition of the silver nitrate solution acted as a precipitant to form a silver chloride precipitate in the beaker.
- In the laboratory, the researcher used a strong acid as a precipitant to initiate the reaction and form the desired compound.
- The presence of the barium chloride solution served as a precipitant, causing the sulfate ions to form a solid precipitate.
- The scientist carefully added the precipitant to the solution, observing as the mixture began to form a cloudy precipitate.
- The calcium ions in the solution reacted with the added precipitant to form a white precipitate that settled at the bottom of the container.