English Explanatory Dictionary

evanesce

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To disappear into a mist or dissipate in vapor
  2. To transition from the solid state to gaseous state without ever becoming a liquid

Pronunciation

/ˌiːvəˈnɛs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-evanesce.wav

Word forms

evanesce evanesces evanescing evanesced

Etymology

From Latin evanescere (“to vanish”). Doublet of vanish.

Related words

evanescent evanescently evanescence effervesce
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