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