Complete Definition of "evanesce"

English
Etymology
From L. evanescere, to vanish

Pronunciation
IPA|/�i�v��n�s/

Verb
en-verb|evanesc|es

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

Related terms
evanescent
evanescently
evanescence

See also
effervesce

vi:evanesce

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