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Precipitationand is not a recognized term in meteorology. It appears to be a typographical error or a concatenation of "precipitation" and another word. This article provides a concise overview of precipitation, the natural process by which atmospheric water returns to Earth's surface.

Precipitation is any product of the condensation of atmospheric water vapor that falls to the surface. It includes rain, snow, sleet, hail, drizzle, freezing rain, and graupel. Precipitation can be classified as liquid or solid, depending on atmospheric temperature and phase changes during descent.

Formation involves cloud droplets growing by collision and coalescence or by the Bergeron process, with ice crystals and supercooled droplets. When droplets grow too large for air to support, they overcome updrafts and fall as precipitation, which may refreeze if passing through cold layers.

Measurement is done with rain gauges, radar, and satellites. Precipitation is reported in millimeters or inches of water equivalent, and data are used to determine daily totals, intensity, and rainfall distribution.

Spatial and seasonal patterns reflect geography, moisture, and climate. Mountain ranges, fronts, and convection create localized events; tropical regions see frequent rainfall seasons; arid regions experience rare events. Global climate change is associated with changes in precipitation intensity and extremes.

Impacts include water resources management, agriculture, flood risk, and ecosystem dynamics. Accurate precipitation data support weather forecasts, hydrological planning, and climate research.