The term âclinical judgmentâ refers to a similar process, namely âthe application of. information based on actual observation of a patient combined with subjective and. objective data that lead to a conclusion.â.
Definition of precipitate for English Language Learners. : 1  to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly. : 2  to become separated from a liquid especially by a chemical process. : 3  to cause (something solid) to become separated from a liquid especially by a chemical process.
Precipitation (chemistry) Precipitation is the creation of a solid from a solution. When the reaction occurs in a liquid solution, the solid formed is called the 'precipitate'. The chemical that causes the solid to form is called the 'precipitant'. Without sufficient force of gravity to bring the solid particles together, the precipitate remains in suspension. After sedimentation, especially when using a centrifuge to press it into a compact mass, the precipitate may be referred to as a 'pellet'. Precipitation can be use