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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
First Known Use: 15th century

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EVAPORATION 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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