Main Entry: evap·o·rate

Pronunciation: \i-ˈva-p(ə-)ˌrāt\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): evap·o·rat·ed; evap·o·rat·ing

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

Date: 15th century

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