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In literature, the word "precipitant" is often used in a nuanced and somewhat ironic manner. For instance, in "All About Coffee," William H. Ukers employs the term to describe substances like coffee and ipecac, suggesting that despite their common associations, they are "practically non-precipitant" [1]. This example illustrates how the word, which typically implies a tendency to cause a quick or immediate reaction, can be subverted to emphasize the lack of such an effect. Such usage underscores the flexibility of "precipitant" in literary contexts, where it may be employed not only in its literal sense but also to convey a more figurative commentary on the nature and expected impact of various substances or ideas.
  1. Some (which are perhaps misnamed) such as those of coffee and ipecac, are practically non-precipitant....
    — from All About Coffee by William H. Ukers

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