evaporation Definition
the process of turning from liquid into vapor.
Using evaporation: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "evaporation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The sun causes the evaporation of water from the surface of the earth.
Example
The pool will need to be refilled due to evaporation.
Example
The process of distillation involves the evaporation and condensation of a liquid.
evaporation Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for evaporation
- vaporization
- desiccation
- drying up
Phrases with evaporation
the speed at which a liquid turns into a gas
Example
The rate of evaporation depends on factors such as temperature, humidity, and air movement.
a faint line that appears on a pregnancy test after the urine has evaporated, which may indicate a positive result
Example
She was unsure if the evaporation line on her pregnancy test meant she was pregnant or not.
a shallow artificial pond used to evaporate water, typically for the purpose of concentrating dissolved solids
Example
The wastewater treatment plant uses an evaporation pond to remove excess water from the sludge.
Summary: evaporation in Brief
'Evaporation' [ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən] refers to the process of turning from liquid into vapor. It is a natural occurrence affected by factors such as temperature, humidity, and air movement. Examples include the evaporation of water from the surface of the earth and the use of evaporation ponds to concentrate dissolved solids. 'Evaporation' is synonymous with 'vaporization' and 'drying up.'
