Evaporate
/ɪˈvæpəreɪt/verb
When a liquid changes to a gas or steam due to heat.
The water in the dish evaporated under the hot sun.
Often appears as...
- the water evaporates
- evaporate quickly
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Heat Requirement
Evaporate usually involves heat. It implies a substance turns into gas when warmed.
If you heat water, it will eventually evaporate.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural Process
Evaporation can occur in natural settings without human intervention, like lakes under sunlight.
Puddles evaporate more quickly on a hot day.
Pro Tip 3/3Gradual Change
Evaporation isn't instant; it happens over time, often unnoticed until much has evaporated.
I didn't notice how much my drink evaporated in the heat.
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