Vapouring: meaning, definitions and examples

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vapouring

 

[ ˈveɪpərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

process of vaporization

Vapouring refers to the act of transforming a substance into vapor. This process is commonly associated with liquids, which, upon heating, transition from a liquid state to a gaseous state, creating vapor. Vapouring can occur in various contexts, including cooking, industrial applications, and in the use of electronic cigarettes.

Synonyms

evaporation, steam generation, vaporization.

Examples of usage

  • The vapouring of water creates steam for cooking.
  • Inhaling the vapour is common among e-cigarette users.
  • Vapouring essential oils can be soothing in aromatherapy.

Translations

Translations of the word "vapouring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vaporização

🇮🇳 धुंआ उठाना

🇩🇪 Verdampfen

🇮🇩 menguap

🇺🇦 випаровування

🇵🇱 parowanie

🇯🇵 蒸発する

🇫🇷 vaporisation

🇪🇸 vaporización

🇹🇷 buharlaşma

🇰🇷 증발

🇸🇦 تبخر

🇨🇿 vypařování

🇸🇰 odparovanie

🇨🇳 蒸发

🇸🇮 izhlapevanje

🇮🇸 gufun

🇰🇿 булану

🇬🇪 ბუღის გამოშვება

🇦🇿 buğulanma

🇲🇽 vaporización

Etymology

The term 'vapouring' is derived from the word 'vapor', which originates from the Latin 'vaporare', meaning 'to steam or to make wet'. The concept of vapour dates back to ancient civilizations, where the understanding of gas and its properties began to take shape. Vaporization processes have been utilized across various cultures for cooking and preservation purposes for centuries. The modern usage of 'vapouring' is particularly associated with advancements in technology, especially in the context of e-cigarettes and aromatherapy, reflecting a shift in the methods and social practices surrounding vapor generation.