vapor
vapor
/ˈveɪ pər/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
- (n) the process of becoming a vapor
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Usage(s):
- The higher the vapor is heated, the greater the pressure which must be controlled and the work the steam can do.
- Robertson's propylene glycol vapor is odorless, tasteless, nontoxic, non-irritating, cheap, highly bactericidal.
- So far, after many months' exposure to the vapor, the monkeys are happy and fatter than ever.
Quotes
- "At 3 am is really when I woke up and I knew I wasn't going back to sleep. I tried to do what I can," Wade said. "My wife was giving me the vapor rub and everything she could."on Jun 2, 2006 By: Dwyane Wade Source: KETV.com
- "The drama on that lost restart hurt us more than the spin did," Johnson said. "I was going to get a top-five for sure, if not for a stupid vapor lock or something. I was just frustrated by the entire night."on Oct 16, 2007 By: Jimmie Johnson Source: USA Today
- "When you think [rainforests] release 20 billion tonnes of water vapor into the air every day, and also absorb carbon on a gigantic scale, they are incredibly valuable, and they provide the rainfall we all depend on," Charles said. "What...on May 15, 2008 By: Prince Charles Source: Mongabay.com
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