EVAPORATE


Meaning of EVAPORATE in English

(~s, evaporating, ~d)

1.

When a liquid ~s, or is ~d, it changes from a liquid state to a gas, because its temperature has increased.

Moisture is drawn to the surface of the fabric so that it ~s...

The water is ~d by the sun.

VERB: V, be V-ed, also V n

evaporation

The soothing, cooling effect is caused by the evaporation of the sweat on the skin.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

If a feeling, plan, or activity ~s, it gradually becomes weaker and eventually disappears completely.

My anger ~d and I wanted to cry...

VERB: V

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