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Webster 1913 Edition


Evaporation

E-vapˊo-ra′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
evaporatio
: cf. F.
évaporation
.]
1.
The process by which any substance is converted from a liquid state into, and carried off in, vapor;
as, the
evaporation
of water, of ether, of camphor
.
2.
The transformation of a portion of a fluid into vapor, in order to obtain the fixed matter contained in it in a state of greater consistence.
3.
That which is evaporated; vapor.
4.
(Steam Engine)

Webster 1828 Edition


Evaporation

EVAPORA'TION

,
Noun.
The conversion of a fluid into vapor specifically lighter than the atmospheric air. Evaporation is increased by heat and is followed by cold. It is now generally considered as a solution in the atmosphere.
1.
The act of flying off in fumes; vent; discharge.
2.
In pharmacy, the operation of drawing off a portion of a fluid in steam, that the remainder may be of a greater consistence, or more concentrated.

Definition 2024


evaporation

evaporation

See also: évaporation

English

Noun

evaporation (countable and uncountable, plural evaporations)

  1. The process of a liquid converting to the gaseous state.
  2. The process in which all or a portion of liquid (in a container) is turned into vapour, in order to increase the concentration of solid matter in the mixture.
  3. (archaic) That which is evaporated; vapor.

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