Evanesce

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ËŒiːvəˈnÉ›s/

Origin

From Latin evanescere ("to vanish").

Full definition of evanesce

Verb

1. (intransitive) To disappear into a mist or dissipate in vapor
2. (intransitive, chemistry) To transition from the solid state to gaseous state without ever becoming a liquid

Related terms

• evanescent
• evanescently
• evanescence