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Definition of evaporate
evaporated
;evaporating
transitive verb
1a : to convert into vapor; also : to dissipate or draw off in vapor or fumesb : to deposit (a substance, such as a metal) in the form of a film by sublimation
2a : to expel moisture fromb : expel evaporate electrons from a hot wire
intransitive verb
1a : to pass off in vapor or in minute particlesb (1) : to pass off or away : disappear her ardor evaporated (2) : to diminish quickly
2 : to give forth vapor
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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.
Recent Examples of evaporate from the Web
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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.
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In a cold pan add the liquor, turn on the heat and let the alcohol evaporate.
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Remove lid and cook on medium high just a bit to evaporate some liquid.
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Trishelle Jabore, 26, and Jay Crowder, 33, did not buy enough formula for the baby, instead mostly feeding her powdered or evaporated milk, a prosecutor said.
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Add fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until moisture in skillet is evaporated, about 5 minutes.
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A layer of organic mulch, such as shredded wood, bark or leaves, will insulate the soil and roots against the heat and prevent moisture from evaporating from the soil surface.
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The phenomenon happens when rain evaporates because of high temperatures before hitting the ground.
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An oil goes on last to slow everything from evaporating in the dry air.
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Origin and Etymology of evaporate
Middle English, from Latin evaporatus, past participle of evaporare, from e- + vapor steam, vapor
EVAPORATE Defined for English Language Learners
evaporate
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: to change from a liquid into a gas
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: to go away suddenly : to disappear or vanish
EVAPORATE Defined for Kids
evaporate
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evaporated
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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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