water vapor

Meanings

• noun

  A gaseous state of water formed by the heating of a liquid or the cooling of a gas. It is a major component of Earth's atmosphere.

  - "Water vapor rises into the atmosphere and forms clouds."
  - "The temperature of the water in the pot must reach 100°C for all the water to turn into water vapor."
  - "The greenhouse effect is caused by certain gases, including water vapor, trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere."

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Variants

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water vapor , water vapors

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Etymology

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Water vapor is derived from the Latin word 'vapor' meaning 'steam' or 'vapor'.

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Trivia

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1. Water vapor is the most common greenhouse gas, making up about 50% of the Earth's total greenhouse effect.

2. Water vapor is the only common substance that can exist as a solid, liquid, and gas at room temperature and pressure.

3. Water vapor is responsible for the white appearance of clouds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Humidity: Water vapor is closely related to humidity, which is the amount of water vapor in the air.

2. Evaporation: Water vapor is formed when water evaporates, which is a process by which a liquid turns into a gas.

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Culture

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Water vapor has been a subject of interest in various scientific and artistic contexts. In literature, it is often used as a metaphor for mystery, uncertainty, or transformation. In art, it is depicted in paintings and photographs to convey a sense of atmosphere or mood.

How to Memorize "water vapor"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize water vapor, visualize a pot of water heating up on the stove, turning the water into water vapor that rises into the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate water vapor with the feeling of a warm, humid day, or with the steam rising from a hot shower.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Water, Vaporize, Ascend' to remember that water turns into water vapor when it is heated and rises into the air.

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