Meaning & Definition of word "Evaporation"
Evaporation
/ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/
noun:
- 1. The process by which water or another liquid turns into vapor, especially as a result of heating.
- Example: The evaporation of water from the lake occurs rapidly on sunny days.
- 2. The gradual disappearance of something due to the loss of water or moisture.
- Example: The evaporation of the pond's water during summer leaves behind a dry bed.
- 3. The technique of removing a solvent from a solution to concentrate or purify it.
- Example: The chef used evaporation to reduce the sauce, intensifying its flavor.
Etymology
●From Latin 'evaporatio', from 'evaporare' meaning to 'evaporate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
evaporation rate:
The speed at which a liquid changes to a vapor.
fast evaporation:
Quick transition of liquid to vapor, often due to heat.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of evaporation
Meaning: To disappear quickly.
● Example Sentence: He just evaporated after the party.
Meaning: To lose interest or involvement in something.
● Example Sentence: After the initial excitement, her enthusiasm evaporated.