evaporate

verb evap·o·rate \ i-ˈva-p(ə-)ˌrāt \

Definition of evaporate

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

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evaporation

play \i-ˌva-pə-ˈrā-shən\ noun

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evaporative

play \i-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tiv\ adjective

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evaporator

play \i-ˈva-pə-ˌrā-tər\ noun

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Examples of evaporate in a Sentence

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

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Moisture that evaporates from the ocean tends to be lighter than water vapor released into the atmosphere by plants.

— ilima loomis, Science | AAAS, "Trees in the Amazon make their own rain," 4 Aug. 2017
But the EU’s appetite for bringing about political change has evaporated.

— The Economist, "CharlemagneThe EU must show the Balkans they still have a chance of joining," 13 July 2017
In a cold pan add the liquor, turn on the heat and let the alcohol evaporate.

— The Courier-Journal, "Xtras recipe of the day: Country ham wrapped pork chop & braised greens," 11 July 2017
In a cold pan add the liquor, turn on the heat and let the alcohol evaporate.

— The Courier-Journal, "Xtras recipe of the day: Country ham wrapped pork chop & braised greens," 11 July 2017
The cloud droplets and ice crystals eventually evaporate, and the mammatus clouds dissipate.

— kathryn prociv, Washington Post, "This photo of post-storm mammatus clouds is absolutely stunning," 7 July 2017
Cunanan, 27, was believed by police to be the man who slipped behind Versace last Tuesday morning, pumped two bullets into his head and then evaporated into the city.

— by frances robles, john lantigua and martin merzer, miamiherald, "How the search for Versace’s killer came to a shocking end on a houseboat," 2 July 2017
In a cold pan add the liquor, turn on the heat and let the alcohol evaporate.

— The Courier-Journal, "Country ham wrapped pork chop & braised greens," 30 June 2017
Remove lid and cook on medium high just a bit to evaporate some liquid.

— Cincinnati.com, "Cottage ham a favorite for three generations," 28 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of evaporate

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

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evaporate Synonyms

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

EVAPORATE Defined for English Language Learners

evaporate

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Definition of evaporate for English Language Learners

: to change from a liquid into a gas
: to go away suddenly : to disappear or vanish

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evaporate

verb evap·o·rate \ i-ˈva-pə-ˌrāt \

Definition of evaporate for Students

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.

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