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EVAP'ORATE, v.i. [L. evaporo; e and vaporo, from vapor, which see.]
EVAP'ORATE, v.t. To convert or resolve a fluid into vapor, which is specifically lighter than the air; to dissipate in fumes, steam, or minute particles. Heat evaporates water at every point of temperature, from 32 degrees to 212 degrees, the boiling point, of Fahrenheit. A north west wind, in New England, evaporates water and dries the earth more rapidly, than the heat alone of a summer's day.
EVAP'ORATE, a. Dispersed in vapors.
To pass off in vapor, as a
fluid; to escape and be dissipated, either in visible vapor, or in
particles too minute to be visible.
To escape or pass off without effect; to
be dissipated; to be wasted, as, the spirit of a writer often
evaporates in the process of translation.
To give moderate liberty for griefs and discontents to evaporate . . . is a safe way. Bacon. To convert from a liquid or solid state into vapor (usually) by
the agency of heat; to dissipate in vapor or fumes.
To expel moisture from (usually by means
of artificial heat), leaving the solid portion; to subject to
evaporation; as, to evaporate apples.
To give vent to; to dissipate.
[R.]
My lord of Essex evaporated his thoughts in a sonnet. Sir. H. Wotton. Evaporating surface (Steam Boilers), that part of the heating surface with which water is in contact. Dispersed in vapors.
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