Definition of precipitation for English Language Learners : water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, etc. : the process of separating a solid substance from a liquid
There is no standard unit of volume. In the US, a shot is 1.5 ounces and a small shot is 1 ounce of liquor for an alcoholic beverage such as whiskey. However, this varies internationally and there is no absolutely defined unit, and various sizes of glasses are used.
The size of a shot of alcohol depends on the size of the shot glass used. Shot glasses are the small glasses that measure or hold alcohol for drinking straight from the glass or pouring into a mixed drink. In the United States, a shot of alcohol can contain anywhere from 1 to 2 ounces, with most restaurants and bars serving between 1.25 and 1.5 ounces per shot. Continue Reading.