evanesce

verb — 2 senses

evanesce

verb

/ˌiːvəˈnɛs/

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

1

To disappear into a mist or dissipate in vapor

  • All his cares evanesced.
2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences To transition from the solid state to gaseous state without ever becoming a liquid

Related terms
evanescent, evanescently, evanescence, effervesce
Hypernyms
vanish, disappear

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