evaporate

evap·o·rate

verb \i-ˈva-p(ə-)ˌrāt\

evap·o·rat·edevap·o·rat·ing

Definition of EVAPORATE

transitive verb

1

a : to convert into vapor; also : to dissipate or draw off in vapor or fumes

b : to deposit (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

— evap·o·ra·tion \-ˌva-pə-ˈrā-shən\ noun

— evap·o·ra·tive \-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tiv\ adjective

— evap·o·ra·tor \-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tər\ noun

Examples of EVAPORATE

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

Origin of EVAPORATE

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

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to EVAPORATE

Synonyms

dematerialize, dissolve, evanesce, disappear, fade, flee, fly, go (away), melt, sink, vanish

Antonyms

appear, materialize

Related Words

blank (out), clear, die (away or down or out), disperse, dissipate, dissolve, dry up; blur, dim

Near Antonyms

arrive, break out, come out, emerge, issue, loom, show up

Rhymes with EVAPORATE

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