evaporation
Evaporation (noun) means the process by which a liquid turns into vapor. Example: “Evaporation from the ocean is a key stage of the water cycle.”
How to Use Evaporation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of a liquid changing into gas, usually caused by heat.
Word Forms
evaporations plural
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_____ from the ocean is a key stage of the water cycle.
Etymology
From evaporate + -ion, ultimately from Latin evaporare.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “evaporation” mean?
The word “evaporation” means the process by which a liquid turns into vapor. In plain terms, the process of a liquid changing into gas, usually caused by heat.
How do you pronounce “evaporation”?
“Evaporation” is pronounced ih-va-puh-RAY-shuhn (/ɪˌvæpəˈɹeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “evaporation” in a sentence?
Here is “evaporation” used in a sentence: “Evaporation from the ocean is a key stage of the water cycle.”
What part of speech is “evaporation”?
“Evaporation” is a noun.
Where does the word “evaporation” come from?
The word “evaporation” comes from Latin. From evaporate + -ion, ultimately from Latin evaporare.
Is “evaporation” a common word?
“Evaporation” is an uncommon word in modern English.