e·vap·o·ra·tion ( -v p  -r  shn)n. 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·shn),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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