Evaporate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪˈvapÉ™reɪt/

Origin

From Latin ēvapōrātus, perfect passive participle of ēvapōrō ("evaporate").

Full definition of evaporate

Verb

1. to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state
2. (transitive) to expel moisture from (usually by means of artificial heat), leaving the solid portionto evaporate apples
3. (transitive) to give vent to; to dissipate
• Sir H. WottonMy lord of Essex evaporated his thoughts in a sonnet.
4. (figuratively) to disappear; to escape or pass off without effect
• Francis BaconTo give moderate liberty for griefs and discontents to evaporate ... is a safe way.
• 2011, March 2, Chris Whyatt, Arsenal 5 - 0 Leyton Orient, The hosts initially looked like they lacked a spring in their step, but fears of further agony evaporated in the seventh minute with a goal of typical Arsenal quality.

Related terms

• evaporation
• evaporator
• vapour