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e·vap·o·ra·tion (

-v

-r

1. A change from liquid to vapor form.

2. Loss of volume of a liquid by conversion into vapor. Also called volatilization.

evaporation

[ivap′ərā′shən]

Etymology: L, ex + vapor, steam

the change of a substance from a liquid state to a gaseous state. The process of evaporation is hastened by an increase in temperature and a decrease in atmospheric pressure. See also boiling point. evaporate, v.

evaporation (ē·vaˈ·p

·rāˑ·sh

n),

n change of a liquid or a solid to a vapor or gaseous phase; does not form new substances, but the properties of the new phase may be different.

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