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Term: Evaporate

Definition:

Evaporate (verb): to convert or transform from a liquid state into vapor; to vanish or disappear gradually.

Evaporate (noun): the process of vaporization; the act of disappearing or ceasing to exist.

Main Uses:

Sense 1: To convert or transform from a liquid state into vapor:

1. In the lab, scientists use heat to evaporate the liquid and obtain the pure substance.
2. Boiling water causes it to evaporate and change into steam.

Sense 2: To vanish or disappear gradually:

1. The dew on the grass tends to evaporate as the sun rises.
2. The funds seem to evaporate quickly if not managed properly.

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