Meaning of the word evaporation in English

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evaporation

US /ɪˌvæp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ɪˌvæp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the process of a liquid changing into a gas or vapor

Example:
The sun causes the evaporation of water from lakes and oceans.
High temperatures increase the rate of evaporation.