evanesce

English

/ˌiːvəˈnɛs/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To disappear into a mist or dissipate in vapor
  • (intransitive) To transition from the solid state to gaseous state without ever becoming a liquid

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *h₁weh₂- (empty, be lacking, be empty, abandon, leave, wasted, lack, deserted).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₁weh₂-

Gloss

empty, be lacking, be empty, abandon, leave, wasted, lack, deserted

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