evaporation
noun
evap·o·ra·tion
i-ˌva-pə-ˈrā-shən 
: the act or process of evaporating:
a
: change from a liquid to a vapor
evaporation of water
But warming increases the evaporation of ocean water, which could increase the snowfall on the Arctic and Antarctic ice sheets, remove water from the ocean, and lower sea level.—
Jack M. Hollander
Jack M. Hollander
b
: the vanishing or disappearance of something
The pope's attempt to arrest the evaporation of the Christian tradition in Europe was also unsuccessful.—Conrad Black
Conrad BlackNo longer a machine that accelerates the evaporation of resources, in the Roman context the banquet becomes a theatre of wealth and property, of social distinction, or social-climbing.—James N. Davidson
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A day later, California came out with its own plan, which didn't account for water loss due to evaporation or transportation, proposing bigger water cuts for Arizona.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Tips: Opt for a vessel with a narrower neck to slow down the liquid evaporation process.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
The cool damp climate of Scotland results in relatively slower rates of evaporation and a drop in alcoholic strength over time.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Assessing tear lipid layer: This testing evaluates the stability and quality of the oils in the tear film, which is necessary for preventing excessive evaporation.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Tips: Opt for a vessel with a narrower neck to slow down the liquid evaporation process.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
The cool damp climate of Scotland results in relatively slower rates of evaporation and a drop in alcoholic strength over time.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Assessing tear lipid layer: This testing evaluates the stability and quality of the oils in the tear film, which is necessary for preventing excessive evaporation.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for evaporation
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evaporation
noun
evap·o·ra·tion
i-ˌvap-ə-ˈrā-shən
: the change by which any substance is converted from a liquid state into and carried off in vapor
specifically
: the conversion of a liquid into vapor in order to remove it wholly or partly from a liquid of higher boiling point or from solids dissolved in or mixed with it
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