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Definition of evaporative

evaporative

/ɪˈvæp.əˌreɪ.tɪv/
e · vap · o · ra · tive
Adverb:evaporatively
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evaporative Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, causing, or operating by means of evaporation, the process by which a liquid turns into vapor.

Example

"Homes in arid desert climates often use evaporative coolers to lower indoor temperatures efficiently."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'evaporate' plus the suffix '-ive', ultimately deriving from Late Latin 'evaporare', from 'ex-' (out) and 'vapor' (steam or exhalation).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Evaporative. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/evaporative
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