An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

The physical process by which a liquid is transformed to the gaseous state, usually by means of heat; the opposite of → condensation. Also called vaporization.

Etymology (EN): From L. evaporationem (nom. evaporatio), from evaporare “to disperse in vapor,” from → ex- “out”

• → vapor “steam.”

Etymology (PE): Boxârš, verbal noun of boxâridan “to evaporate,” from boxâr, → vapor.