evaporate

Meaning

Verb

  • to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state
  • to expel moisture from (usually by means of artificial heat), leaving the solid portion
  • to give vent to; to dissipate
  • to disappear; to escape or pass off without effect

Origin

  • From Latin ēvapōrātus, perfect passive participle of ēvapōrō.

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