Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
evaporation
noun
/ɪˌvæp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The process by which water or any liquid turns into vapor.
Examples
- Evaporation of water from the soil can lead to drought conditions.
- As the temperature increases, the rate of evaporation also rises.
- In the water cycle, evaporation is followed by condensation and precipitation.
Meaning
Evaporation is a natural process where liquid changes into gas, often occurring at the surface of the liquid.
Synonyms
- vaporization
- boiling
- fuming
- steam
