noun
Uncommon
evaporation
ih-va-puh-RAY-shuhn
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.”
noun
1
The process by which a liquid turns into vapor.
"The lake shrank because of rapid evaporation."
"Heat causes the evaporation of water from the surface."
"Evaporation from the ocean is a key stage of the water cycle."
"Covering the pot slows evaporation while cooking."
How to use evaporation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of a liquid changing into gas, usually caused by heat.
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Common pairings
rate of evaporation
evaporation from the surface
prevent evaporation
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Word forms
- Plural
- evaporations
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_____ from the ocean is a key stage of the water cycle.
Etymology
From evaporate + -ion, ultimately from Latin evaporare.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for evaporation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
