v. i. | 1. | 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. | |||
2. | To escape or pass off without effect; to be dissipated; to be wasted, | ||||
v. t. | 1. | To convert from a liquid or solid state into vapor (usually) by the agency of heat; to dissipate in vapor or fumes. | |||
2. | To expel moisture from (usually by means of artificial heat), leaving the solid portion; to subject to evaporation; | ||||
3. | To give vent to; to dissipate.
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a. | 1. | Dispersed in vapors. |
Verb | 1. | evaporate - lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue; "evaporate milk" |
2. | evaporate - cause to change into a vapor; "The chemist evaporated the water" Synonyms: vaporise | |
3. | evaporate - change into a vapor; "The water evaporated in front of our eyes" Synonyms: vaporise |