Vocabulary Term Details

Evaporation

Definition (http://science.yourdictionary.com/evaporation)

The change of a liquid into a vapor at a temperature below the boiling point. Evaporation takes place at the surface of a liquid, where molecules with the highest kinetic energy are able to escape. When this happens, the average kinetic energy of the liquid is lowered, and its temperature decreases. (Your Dictionary)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Physical phenomena
N/AEvaporating
Evapotranspiration
Hydrological cycle
Meteorological geographical features
Sublimation
Water levels

This term is used for the following terms: 
Water loss

Approved Date
18-Jul-2013

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