Makasingaw (en. Able to evaporate)

/maka.singaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the ability or characteristic of something to evaporate.
Water is able to evaporate when the temperature is sufficiently hot.
Ang tubig ay makasingaw kapag mainit na sapat ang temperatura.
Shows the process of vaporization from a liquid.
These chemicals can evaporate when subjected to high temperature.
Ang mga kemikal na ito ay makasingaw kung ilalagay sa mataas na temperatura.
A form of gas emission from certain materials.
Gasoline is able to evaporate when exposed to air.
Ang gasolina ay makasingaw kapag nalantad sa hangin.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'singaw' meaning the vapor or gas rising from a liquid.

Common Phrases and Expressions

evaporating water
water that is undergoing the process of evaporation
makasingaw na tubig
fast evaporating
ability to evaporate quickly
mabilis na makasingaw

Related Words

vapor
Vapor is the process of gas emission from a liquid.
singaw
evaporation
A physical process where a liquid turns into gas.
evaporation

Slang Meanings

lost in thought or distracted
Wait, I'm zoning out of the conversation. What are you saying?
Teka, makasingaw ako sa usapan. Anong sinasabi mo?
not listening or oblivious to the situation
You seem zoned out there, dude! Don't you care about what's happening?
Parang makasingaw ka jan, pre! Wala ka bang pakialam sa nangyayari?