vapor

Meanings

• noun

  A substance in the form of a gas or mist, especially one that is visible and rises into the air.

  - "The steam rising from the tea kettle is vapor."
  - "The fog over the lake was a thick vapor."
  - "The exhaust from the car created a vapor that obscured the vision."

• noun

  A state of great excitement or enthusiasm.

  - "The crowd was in a vapor of excitement during the concert."
  - "His latest invention had put him in a vapor of joy."
  - "The news of her promotion had put her in a vapor."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈveɪpɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vapor
applause , blaze , craze , haze , laze , maze , praise , razor , staze , traverse

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Variants

List of all variants of vapor that leads to same result
vapor , vapors , vapored , vaporer , vaporers , vaporing , vapour , vapoured , vapouring , vapours , vapor barrier , vapor barriers , vapor lock , vapor locks , vapor pressure , vapor pressures , vapor tension , vapor trail , vapor trails , mercury lamp , mercury-vapor lamp , mercury-vapor lamps , sodium lamp , sodium-vapor lamp , sodium-vapor lamps , water vapor , water vapors

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Etymology

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Old French vapour from Latin vapor, meaning 'vapor, steam'.

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Trivia

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1. Vapor is the only substance that can exist as a solid, liquid, and gas at room temperature and pressure.

2. The term 'vapor lock' refers to a problem in engines where fuel vaporizes in the fuel line, preventing the engine from getting enough fuel.

3. In chemistry, the term 'vapor pressure' refers to the pressure exerted by the vapor above a liquid or solid substance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Steam: Vapor that is in a liquid state when in contact with a surface due to its high temperature and pressure.

2. Fog: A thick, low-lying cloud composed of tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

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Culture

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Vapor has been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in the context of steam or fog. In literature, vapor is often used to create a sense of mystery or suspense. In art, vapor is a common subject for painting and photography. In music, vapor is a term used in electronic music to describe a particular sound effect.

How to Memorize "vapor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a kettle of boiling water releasing steam into the air. Visualize the steam rising and dispersing into the atmosphere.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vapor' with the image of a hot day and the feeling of steam rising from the pavement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence 'Very Animated People Often Produce Vapor' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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