evaporate

verb

evap·o·rate i-ˈva-p(ə-)ˌrāt How to pronounce evaporate (audio)

evaporated; evaporating

transitive verb

: to convert into vapor

also : to dissipate or draw off in vapor or fumes

: to deposit (a substance, such as a metal) in the form of a film by sublimation

: to expel moisture from

: expel

evaporate electrons from a hot wire

intransitive verb

: to pass off in vapor or in minute particles

b(1)

: to pass off or away : disappear

her ardor evaporated

(2)

: to diminish quickly

: to give forth vapor

evaporative

i-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tiv How to pronounce evaporate (audio)

adjective

evaporator

i-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce evaporate (audio)

noun

Synonyms

dematerialize
disappear
dissolve
evanesce
fade
flee
fly
melt
sink
vanish

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Let the liquid start to evaporate. The heat evaporated the water. The opportunity evaporated before he could act on it.

Recent Examples on the Web The Guards’ lead in the American League Central Division threatened to all but evaporate after a 6-1 loss to the M’s at Progressive Field.

Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Harsin beating back Auburn’s winter tribunal earned him support from some AU fans, but that goodwill could evaporate quickly.

Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Finley’s lead could evaporate depending on how Ashford and Calzada respond.

Nubyjas Wilborn | Nwilborn@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 As hearing aids become more accessible–and more invisible–the stigma associated with using them should evaporate.

Byblake Cadwell, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 Without the oily fluid, the tears quickly evaporate in the dry environment, leading to eye irritation and burning.

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Aug. 2022 An hour and half away from Jackson Hole, all these challenges evaporate with the dust and tumbleweeds.

Karen Heller, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Will innovation evaporate as a result of drug price controls?

John Lamattina, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Nearly all his compensation comes in the form of stock grants – and many of the grants evaporate unless Intel’s share price soars.

oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin evaporatus, past participle of evaporare, from e- + vapor steam, vapor

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

单词	evaporates
释义	evaporate verb evap·o·rate i-ˈva-p(ə-)ˌrāt evaporated; evaporating transitive verb 1 a : to convert into vapor also : to dissipate or draw off in vapor or fumes b : to deposit (a substance, such as a metal) in the form of a film by sublimation 2 a : to expel moisture from b : expel evaporate electrons from a hot wire intransitive verb 1 a : to pass off in vapor or in minute particles b(1) : to pass off or away : disappear her ardor evaporated (2) : to diminish quickly 2 : to give forth vapor evaporative i-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tiv adjective evaporator i-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tər noun Synonyms dematerialize disappear dissolve evanesce fade flee fly melt sink vanish See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Let the liquid start to evaporate. The heat evaporated the water. The opportunity evaporated before he could act on it. Recent Examples on the Web The Guards’ lead in the American League Central Division threatened to all but evaporate after a 6-1 loss to the M’s at Progressive Field. Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022 Harsin beating back Auburn’s winter tribunal earned him support from some AU fans, but that goodwill could evaporate quickly. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Finley’s lead could evaporate depending on how Ashford and Calzada respond. Nubyjas Wilborn \| Nwilborn@al.com, al, 22 Aug. 2022 As hearing aids become more accessible–and more invisible–the stigma associated with using them should evaporate. Byblake Cadwell, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 Without the oily fluid, the tears quickly evaporate in the dry environment, leading to eye irritation and burning. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Aug. 2022 An hour and half away from Jackson Hole, all these challenges evaporate with the dust and tumbleweeds. Karen Heller, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Will innovation evaporate as a result of drug price controls? John Lamattina, Forbes, 10 June 2022 Nearly all his compensation comes in the form of stock grants – and many of the grants evaporate unless Intel’s share price soars. oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Latin evaporatus, past participle of evaporare, from e- + vapor steam, vapor First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Kids Definition evaporate verb evap·o·rate i-ˈva-pə-ˌrāt evaporated; evaporating 1 : to change into vapor The liquid evaporated quickly. 2 : to remove some of the water from something (as by heating) evaporate milk 3 : to disappear without being seen to go Their savings quickly evaporated. evaporates verb present tense third-person singular of evaporate as in disappears to cease to be visible by mid-morning the fog that had enshrouded the island had just evaporated Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disappears vanishes fades melts dissolves dissipates flies flees sinks dematerializes disperses blurs evanesces drops out of sight dims dries up clears dies (away or down or out) blanks (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms appears materializes emerges arrives looms breaks out issues comes out shows up See More
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evaporate

verb

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verb

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