Radical is a synonym of precipitate.
In chemistry|lang=en terms the difference between radical and precipitate
is that
radical is (chemistry) a group of atoms, joined by covalent bonds, that take part in reactions as a single unit while
precipitate is (chemistry) a solid that exits the liquid phase of a solution.
As adjectives the difference between radical and precipitate
is that
radical is favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter while
precipitate is headlong; falling steeply or vertically.
As nouns the difference between radical and precipitate
is that
radical is a member of the most progressive wing of the liberal party; someone favouring social reform (but generally stopping short of socialism) while
precipitate is a product resulting from a process, event, or course of action.
As a verb precipitate is
to make something happen suddenly and quickly; hasten.