HeyRuaHow to say “precipitant” in Irish
- Irish:
- deascóir
- English:
- precipitant, precipitator
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAS-kohr” /ˈdʲaskoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- deascóirí (precipitants)
- Genitive singular:
- deascóra, an deascóra (e.g. éifeacht an deascóra, the effect of the precipitant)
- Genitive plural:
- deascóirí, na ndeascóirí (e.g. gníomhú na ndeascóirí, the action of precipitants)
What does “deascóir” mean?
“Deascóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- precipitant
- In chemistry, a substance added to a solution that causes a solid to form and settle out of it.Also: precipitating agent, precipitator.
1 other meaning: precipitator
- 2precipitator
- A device or apparatus that removes particles from a gas or liquid by making them settle out, as in an electrostatic precipitator.Also: electrostatic precipitator, dust precipitator.
“Deascóir” with the article
The plural of precipitant in Irish is deascóirí. Here is deascóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deascóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deascóir, the Irish word for precipitant.
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Precipitant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for precipitant?
The Irish for precipitant is deascóir (pronounced “DYAS-kohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deascóirí. Depending on context it can also mean precipitator.
How do you pronounce deascóir in Irish?
Deascóir is said like “DYAS-kohr” (IPA /ˈdʲaskoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of precipitant in Irish?
The plural of deascóir is deascóirí; with the article, na deascóirí means “the precipitants”. The genitive plural is deascóirí, as in gníomhú na ndeascóirí (the action of precipitants).
Does deascóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deascóir can mean precipitant or precipitator, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deascóir change to dheascóir or ndeascóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deascóir becomes mo dheascóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeascóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deascóir' and 'deascán'?
'Deascóir' is the substance or device that causes precipitation, while 'deascán' is the solid precipitate or sediment that forms.
