[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

evaporate \evap"orate\, v. t.
   1. to convert from a liquid or solid state into vapor
      usually by the agency of heat; to dissipate in vapor or
      fumes.
      1913 webster

   2. to expel moisture from usually by means of artificial
      heat, leaving the solid portion; to subject to
      evaporation; as, to evaporate apples.
      1913 webster

   3. to give vent to; to dissipate. r.
      1913 webster

            my lord of essex evaporated his thoughts in a
            sonnet.                               --sir. h.
                                                  wotton.
      1913 webster

   evaporating surface steam boilers, that part of the
      heating surface with which water is in contact.
      1913 webster
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evaporating surface 

Evaporating >> E Words
Evaporating, definition of term: Evaporating
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Surface >> S Words
Surface, definition of term: Surface
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Surface Tension >> S Words
Surface Tension, definition of term: Surface Tension
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Surface Area >> S Words
Surface Area, definition of term: Surface Area
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Ruled Surface >> R Words
Ruled Surface, definition of term: Ruled Surface
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