bezinken — meaning in English
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English meaning
- precipitate verb To cause something to happen suddenly, often before it is ready to.
- subside verb To become calmer, weaker, or less intense over time.
Senses
bezinken is used for these senses in English:
- precipitate (transitive) (chemistry) To separate a substance out of a liquid solution into solid form.
- subside (intransitive) To sink or fall to the bottom; to settle, as lees.
precipitate — full definition
- verb To cause something to happen suddenly, often before it is ready to.
- verb (chemistry) To separate out of a solution as a solid.
- adjective Acting with reckless haste; hasty or rash.