water vapor

water vapor

n. Water in a gaseous state, especially when diffused as a vapor in the atmosphere and at a temperature below boiling point.

wa′ter va`por

n. water in the gaseous state, esp. as produced by evaporation at temperatures below the boiling point. [1875–80]

water vapor

Water in its gaseous state, especially in the atmosphere and at a temperature below the boiling point.

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water vapor - water in a vaporous form diffused in the atmosphere but below boiling temperaturewater vapourcloud - a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitudevapor, vapour - a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substancespray - water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall

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