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vapour
[vey-per]
vapour
/ ˈɪə /
noun
particles of moisture or other substance suspended in air and visible as clouds, smoke, etc
a gaseous substance at a temperature below its critical temperature Compare gas
a substance that is in a gaseous state at a temperature below its boiling point
raresomething fanciful that lacks substance or permanence
archaica depressed mental condition believed originally to be the result of vaporous exhalations from the stomach
verb
to evaporate or cause to evaporate; vaporize
(intr) to make vain empty boasts; brag
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Other Word Forms
- ˈdzܰ adjective
- ˈdzܰ adjective
- ˈdzܰ adjective
- ˌdzܰˈٲ noun
- ˈdzܰ noun
- ˈdzܰ adjective
- ˈdzܰ-ˌ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of vapour1
Example Sentences
The BBC reported in February the supermarkets were displaying posters and video screens showing devices which create a nicotine-containing vapour by heating tobacco with an electric current.
This year the Red Arrows went green as they used a more environmentally friendly blend of fuel, including sustainable aviation fuel and a biofuel for the trademark vapour trail.
The samples were rejected as they needed to be airtight so they could retain vapour from any potential accelerant used, he added.
In contrast, standard vapour compression systems contain pumps, condensers and expanders for refrigerant, which all generate much of the noise.
For Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, filling the skies above South Yorkshire with vapour trails once more is the shot in the arm the region needs.
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