Precipitator (8)

I believe the answer is:

catalyst

(Other definitions for catalyst that I've seen before include "Person or thing that precipitates change" , "Cause of change, itself unchanged" , "Agent promoting change" , "Chemical influencing change" , "Substance improving a chemical reaction" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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