Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
evaporate
verb
/ɪˈvæp.ə.reɪt/
Definition
To turn from a liquid into a vapor.
Examples
- Water can evaporate quickly on a hot day.
- The scientist demonstrated how liquid nitrogen evaporates at room temperature.
- As the sun rose, the dew on the grass began to evaporate.
Meaning
Evaporate refers to the process where liquid substances change into gas, often as a result of heat or exposure to air.
Synonyms
- vaporize
- transpire
- exhale
- disperse
