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evaporate

CEFR: B2

To turn from a liquid state into vapor or gas below its boiling point as surface molecules gain sufficient kinetic energy.

Synonyms

vaporise
dissipate

Common Collocations

water evaporates
evaporate quickly
hopes evaporate

Example Sentence

Solar radiation causes water to evaporate from ocean surfaces, driving the global hydrological cycle.

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