evaporation
7 synonyms for evaporation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process by which a liquid turns into vapor.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use evaporation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
rate of evaporation
evaporation from the surface
prevent evaporation
Etymology
From evaporate + -ion, ultimately from Latin evaporare.
Full origin of evaporation →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.
