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Evaporation

UK //ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən// US //ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən// Pronunciation

Definition

The process by which liquid turns into vapor or gas.

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In simple words: The process where a liquid turns into a gas.

Examples

• The evaporation of water occurs when it is heated by the sun.
• High temperatures can increase the rate of evaporation in lakes.
• The evaporation process is essential in the water cycle.
• Evaporation from the skin helps regulate body temperature.
• The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism.

Usage notes

Used in scientific contexts to describe the phase change of substances. Avoid colloquial language when discussing this process.

Grammar pattern

evaporation + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'evaporation' as 'evaporate' plus 'tion' - like the action of turning into vapor.

Collocations

• rate of evaporation
• process of evaporation
• evaporation of water
• degree of evaporation
• evaporation process

Synonyms

• vaporization
• boiling
• steam
• sublimation
• drying

Common mistakes

• Confusing with condensation, which is the opposite process.
• Using 'evaporate' as a noun instead of 'evaporation'.
• Mispronouncing the term as 'evapouration'.