Vapors: meaning, definitions and examples

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vapors

 

[ หˆveษชpษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in chemistry

Vapors are the gaseous state of substances that are normally liquid or solid at room temperature, such as water vapor. Vapors can be produced by evaporation or boiling.

Synonyms

fumes, mist, steam

Examples of usage

  • The vapors rising from the hot soup filled the kitchen with a delicious aroma.
  • The cold weather caused visible vapors to form as the warm breath of the hikers met the chilly air.
Context #2 | Noun

in the context of alcohol or drugs

Vapors can refer to the effects of intoxicating substances, especially alcohol or drugs, on one's mind or behavior.

Synonyms

buzz, euphoria, intoxication

Examples of usage

  • After a few drinks, he started feeling the vapors and began acting recklessly.
  • The vapors from the drugs clouded her judgment and led to poor decision-making.

Translations

Translations of the word "vapors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vapores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคพเคทเฅเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dรคmpfe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ uap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pary

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่’ธๆฐ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vapeurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vapores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buharlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุจุฎุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกry

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pary

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’ธๆฑฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hlapi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gufur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒฅแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buxar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vapores

Etymology

The word 'vapors' has its origin in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'vapeur' and the Latin word 'vapor'. The concept of vapors has been known since ancient times, with references in early scientific works. Vapors have been studied for their role in chemistry, meteorology, and medicine.

See also: vapor, vaporization, vaporize, vaporizer, vaporizing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,188, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.