Definition

The process where a liquid changes into a gas, often due to heat, leaving behind any solid substances.

Example

The evaporation of water from the lake increased during the hot summer days.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how fast water can disappear on a hot day?

Yeah, that's called evaporation, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how the heat makes the liquid turn into vapor.

I know! It's like magic, but it's all science.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evaporation → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "vaporem" (from Latin "vapor", meaning steam or vapor). The word describes the process of a liquid turning into vapor and escaping into the air.

Memory Tip

Think of a liquid 'going out' ('e-') as it turns into 'steam' ('vapor') — that's what evaporation means.

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