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evaporation

 

[ ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water cycle

The process of a liquid turning into vapor, typically due to the heat from the sun. Evaporation is an essential part of the water cycle, where water evaporates from bodies of water and is then condensed into clouds.

Synonyms

dehydration, vaporization

Examples of usage

  • The evaporation of water from the surface of the lake
  • Evaporation is the reason why wet clothes dry under the sun
Context #2 | Noun

science

The change of a substance from a liquid to a gas state at a temperature below its boiling point. Evaporation can occur at any temperature, unlike boiling which occurs at a specific temperature.

Synonyms

sublimation, vaporization

Examples of usage

  • The evaporation of alcohol during fermentation
  • Evaporation of sweat helps cool down the body
Context #3 | Noun

chemistry

The process by which molecules in a liquid state absorb energy and transition to a gaseous state. Evaporation is influenced by factors such as temperature, surface area, and air movement.

Synonyms

desiccation, vaporization

Examples of usage

  • Evaporation is a physical process
  • Evaporation rate increases with higher temperatures

Translations

Translations of the word "evaporation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evaporação

🇮🇳 वाष्पीकरण

🇩🇪 Verdampfung

🇮🇩 penguapan

🇺🇦 випаровування

🇵🇱 parowanie

🇯🇵 蒸発 (じょうはつ)

🇫🇷 évaporation

🇪🇸 evaporación

🇹🇷 buharlaşma

🇰🇷 증발 (증발)

🇸🇦 تبخر

🇨🇿 odpařování

🇸🇰 vyparovanie

🇨🇳 蒸发 (zhēngfā)

🇸🇮 izhlapevanje

🇮🇸 uppgufun

🇰🇿 булану

🇬🇪 აორთქლება

🇦🇿 buxarlanma

🇲🇽 evaporación

Etymology

The word 'evaporation' originated from the Latin word 'evaporare', which means 'to disperse in vapor'. The concept of evaporation has been known since ancient times when people observed water disappearing over time. The scientific understanding of evaporation developed over centuries, leading to its recognition as a crucial natural process.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,472 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.