Evaporation Meaning
/ɪˌvæpəˈɹeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state.
nounThe process in which all or a portion of liquid (in a container) is turned into vapour, in order to increase the concentration of solid matter in the mixture.
Sentence Examples
Evaporation from oceans, lakes, and rivers creates 90% of the water in air.
Evaporation is the reverse of condensation.
The evaporation process creates a drop in temperature of several degrees.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Water's ____ occurs quickly under high temperatures and low humidity.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The salt flats were formed thousands of years ago through the ____ of ancient seas.
Word Origin & History
From French évaporation, from Latin evaporatio. Morphologically evaporate + -ion.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Water's ____ occurs quickly under high temperatures and low humidity.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The salt flats were formed thousands of years ago through the ____ of ancient seas.