Definition of «vapour»

Vapor is a gas that is in the process of condensation, which means it has taken on liquid properties but not yet fully formed into a liquid state. It can also refer to a substance or an atmosphere that appears hazy or indistinct due to its lack of clarity or definition.

Usage examples

  1. The cold air caused the hot coffee to release a visible vapour.
  2. As I exhaled on a cold winter day, my breath turned into a vapour cloud in front of me.
  3. The scientist studied the vapour trails left behind by airplanes to understand their impact on the atmosphere.
  4. The bathroom mirror became foggy due to the vapour from the steamy shower.
  5. I watched in awe as the tea kettle whistled and released a cloud of vapour into the air.
  6. The dry ice created a dramatic effect on stage, filling the room with swirling vapours.
  7. The new skincare product promises to improve the appearance of fine lines by reducing the appearance of water vapour in the skin.
  8. The chemist heated the liquid in the flask until it turned into a vapour that could be collected and analyzed.
  9. The volcano erupted, sending ash and hot vapours into the sky, creating a dangerous situation for the nearby residents.
  10. The spa boasted about its luxurious steam room where patrons could relax surrounded by warm vapours.

Sentences with «vapour»

  • The key to this narrower but much higher estimate can be found in the real world observations around the role of water vapour in cloud formation. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Positive water vapour feedback in climate models confirmed by satellite observations. (nature.com)
  • If it were possible to leave the clouds but remove all other water vapour from the atmosphere, only about 40 % less infrared of all frequencies would be absorbed. (newscientist.com)
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