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water vapor
noun
: water in a vaporous form especially when below boiling temperature and diffused (as in the atmosphere)
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While researchers are working to close this gap, hydrogen presents a promising alternative, boasting a higher energy density and emitting only water vapor.
—Jamey Jacob, The Conversation, 1 May 2024
Cloud seeding basically works by artificially recreating the process by which rain and snow naturally occur: In normal clouds, microscopic droplets of water vapor are attracted to atmospheric aerosols like dust or pollen or salt from the sea.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of water vapor was
in the 15th century
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“Water vapor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20vapor. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
water vapor
noun
: water in a gaseous form especially when below boiling temperature and spread through the atmosphere
Medical Definition
water vapor
noun
: water in a vaporous form especially when below boiling temperature and diffused (as in the atmosphere)
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