CEFR B2

evaporation

noun

Meaning

The process of a liquid turning into a gas or vapor.

Examples

The rapid evaporation of the lake water during the heatwave caused the shoreline to recede significantly.
Salt is harvested from seawater through the controlled evaporation of brine in shallow ponds.

Synonyms: drying, vaporization, volatilization

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evaporation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˌvæpəˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The process of a liquid turning into a gas or vapor.

Examples

The rapid evaporation of the lake water during the heatwave caused the shoreline to recede significantly.
Salt is harvested from seawater through the controlled evaporation of brine in shallow ponds.
Sweating helps cool the body through the evaporation of moisture from the skin's surface.

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