Evaporation

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of evaporation

noun the process of a liquid turning into a gas, typically as a result of heat

Example Sentences

A1 Evaporation is when water turns into vapor.

A2 In the desert, evaporation happens quickly due to the high temperatures.

B1 The process of evaporation is essential for the water cycle.

B2 Evaporation rates can be affected by factors such as humidity and wind speed.

C1 Scientists study evaporation to better understand its impact on climate patterns.

C2 Advanced technology allows for precise measurements of evaporation rates in different environments.

Examples of evaporation in a Sentence

formal The process of evaporation involves the transformation of liquid water into water vapor through the application of heat.

informal When the sun comes out, you can see the evaporation of the puddles on the sidewalk.

slang Dude, the water just straight up disappeared, must be some crazy evaporation stuff going on.

figurative His anger slowly simmered and dissipated like the evaporation of morning dew under the hot sun.

Grammatical Forms of evaporation

past tense

evaporated

plural

evaporations

comparative

more evaporative

superlative

most evaporative

present tense

evaporates

future tense

will evaporate

perfect tense

has evaporated

continuous tense

is evaporating

singular

evaporation

positive degree

evaporative

infinitive

to evaporate

gerund

evaporating

participle

evaporated

Origin and Evolution of evaporation

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'evaporation' originated from the Latin word 'evaporare', which means 'to disperse in vapor'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'evaporation' has come to specifically refer to the process of a liquid turning into vapor, often due to heat.