evaporation — the process by which a liquid changes into vapor or gas, typically as a result of heat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process by which a liquid changes into vapor or gas, typically as a result of heat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My motivation for studying disappeared through mysterious evaporation every Friday afternoon.
- The evaporation of seawater leaves salt crystals behind.
- He watched the evaporation of his savings account like a slow-motion disaster movie.
evaporation
NOUN[/ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/]
the process by which a liquid changes into vapor or gas, typically as a result of heat
The morning sun causes rapid evaporation from the wet pavement after the rainstorm.
Evaporation at the station leads to scientific creation!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'evaporare,' composed of 'e-' (out) and 'vapor' (steam, vapor). The word entered English in the 15th century to describe the process of liquid turning into vapor.
Breakdown
e- (out) + vapor (steam) + -tion (noun suffix) = evaporation
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📝Examples
“My motivation for studying disappeared through mysterious evaporation every Friday afternoon.”
“The evaporation of seawater leaves salt crystals behind.”
“He watched the evaporation of his savings account like a slow-motion disaster movie.”
“Climate change affects the evaporation patterns of lakes and rivers.”
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