evap·o·rate
i-ˈva-p(ə-)ˌrāt
evaporated; evaporating
1
a
: to convert into vapor
also
: to dissipate or draw off in vapor or fumes
b
: to deposit (a substance, such as a metal) in the form of a film by sublimation
2
a
: to expel moisture from
b
: expel
evaporate electrons from a hot wire
1
a
: to pass off in vapor or in minute particles
b(1)
: to pass off or away : disappear
her ardor evaporated
(2)
: to diminish quickly
2
: to give forth vapor
evap·o·ra·tor
ə̇ˈvapəˌrātə(r)
ēˈ-,
-ātə-
plural -s
: one that evaporates: such as
a
: a workman in charge of an evaporation process
b
: a usually closed apparatus for driving off superfluous liquid (as in a concentration plant for sugar and syrup) or for evaporating liquid for subsequent condensation to purify it (as from salts held in solution)
c
: the part of a refrigeration system in which cooling is produced by evaporation of the liquid refrigerant
d
: a kiln for evaporating
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“Evaporate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaporate. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.
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