Evaporation

/ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process by which water or another liquid turns into vapor, especially as a result of heating.

The evaporation of water from the lake occurs rapidly on sunny days.

The gradual disappearance of something due to the loss of water or moisture.

The evaporation of the pond's water during summer leaves behind a dry bed.

The technique of removing a solvent from a solution to concentrate or purify it.

The chef used evaporation to reduce the sauce, intensifying its flavor.

From Latin 'evaporatio', from 'evaporare' meaning to 'evaporate'.

evaporation rate

The speed at which a liquid changes to a vapor.

fast evaporation

Quick transition of liquid to vapor, often due to heat.

condensation

The process by which vapor turns back into liquid.

vapor

A substance in the gaseous state, especially one that is normally a liquid at room temperature.

humidity

The amount of water vapor present in the air.

To disappear quickly.

He just evaporated after the party.

To lose interest or involvement in something.

After the initial excitement, her enthusiasm evaporated.