B2nounscienceenvironment
US/ɪˌvæp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/ɪˌvæp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
the process in which a liquid slowly becomes a gas, usually because of heat
In context
Evaporation from the ocean is the first step of the water cycle.
High temperatures increase the rate of evaporation in the reservoir.
Farmers cover the soil to reduce evaporation during the dry season.
Words that go with evaporation
noun + preposition
- rate of evaporationThe rate of evaporation depends on the temperature.
- evaporation fromEvaporation from lakes affects local rainfall.
verb + noun
- prevent evaporationA lid helps prevent evaporation.
- reduce evaporationShade can reduce evaporation from the soil.
adjective + noun
- rapid evaporationRapid evaporation left a layer of salt on the rocks.