evaporate

//ɪˈvæpəˌreɪt//
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Verb

evaporateInfinitive
evaporatePresent tense
evaporatedPast tense
evaporatedPast participle
evaporatingPresent participle
evaporatesThird-person singular
1

To change from a liquid into a vapor, especially by the application of heat.

The water in the pot evaporated after being heated for a long time.

2

To disappear or fade away gradually; to vanish.

Her enthusiasm evaporated after hearing the bad news.

3

To cause a liquid to change into vapor by heating it.

Heat the mixture to evaporate the water.