First Known Use: 15th century
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evaporate
verb evap·o·rate \i-ˈva-p(ə-)ˌrāt\
: to change from a liquid into a gas
: to go away suddenly : to disappear or vanish
evap·o·rat·edevap·o·rat·ing
Full Definition of EVAPORATE
transitive verb
1
a : to convert into vapor; also : to dissipate or draw off in vapor or fumes b : to deposit (as a metal) in the form of a film by sublimation
2
a : to expel moisture from b : expel <evaporate electrons from a hot wire>
intransitive verb
1
a : to pass off in vapor or in minute particles b (1) : to pass off or away : disappear <her ardor evaporated> (2) : to diminish quickly
2
: to give forth vapor
— evap·o·ra·tion \-ˌva-pə-ˈrā-shən\ noun
— evap·o·ra·tive \-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tiv\ adjective
— evap·o·ra·tor \-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tər\ noun
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Origin of EVAPORATE
Middle English, from Latin evaporatus, past participle of evaporare, from e- + vapor steam, vapor
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EVAPORATE Defined for Kids
evaporate
verb evap·o·rate \i-ˈva-pə-ˌrāt\
evap·o·rat·edevap·o·rat·ing
Definition of EVAPORATE for Kids
1
: to change into vapor <The liquid evaporated quickly.>
2
: to remove some of the water from something (as by heating) <evaporate milk>
3
: to disappear without being seen to go <Their savings quickly evaporated.>
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