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evaporation

/ɪvəˈpeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does evaporation mean?

noun

The process by which a liquid transforms into a gas, typically due to an increase in temperature or a decrease in pressure. This process occurs naturally in the environment, such as in the evaporation of water from the surface of the Earth.

Example

"The farmer noticed a significant decrease in the water level in the pond due to the rapid evaporation caused by the hot summer sun."

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