vapor state
11Vapor engine — Vapor Va por, n. [OE. vapour, OF. vapour, vapor, vapeur, F. vapeur, L. vapor; probably for cvapor, and akin to Gr. ? smoke, ? to breathe forth, Lith. kvepti to breathe, smell, Russ. kopote fine soot. Cf. {Vapid}.] [Written also {vapour}.] [1913… …
12Vapor — A vapor or vapour (see spelling differences) is a substance in the gas phase at a temperature lower than its critical temperature. [R.H.Petrucci, W.S.Harwood and F.G.Herring, General Chemistry , 8th edition (Prentice Hall 2002), p.486] This means …
13State of matter — A state of matter (or physical state, or form of matter) has physical properties which are qualitatively different from other states of matter.Traditionally, three states of matter were recognized: solid, which maintains a fixed volume and shape; …
14vapor — I. noun Etymology: Middle English vapour, from Anglo French vapor, from Latin, steam, vapor Date: 14th century 1. diffused matter (as smoke or fog) suspended floating in the air and impairing its transparency 2. a. a substance in the gaseous… …
16vapor — The gaseous form of a liquid which is usually created by heating the liquid. [1] A gas which is often found in its liquid state while in use. [2] The gaseous state of refrigerant. Vaporized refrigerant is preferred to the word gas. See fuel vapor …
17vapor — 1. noun /ˈveɪpə/ a) Cloudy diffused matter such as mist, steam or fumes suspended in the air. b) The gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid. 2. verb /ˈ …
18vapor — 1. Molecules in the gaseous phase of a solid or liquid substance exposed to a gas. 2. A visible emanation of fine particles of a liquid. 3. A medicinal preparation to be administered by inhalation. [L. steam] …
19vapor — I. n. 1. Gaseous state (of a substance ordinarily fluid or solid), aeriform state. 2. Fume, steam, reek, exhalation, smoke, fog, mist, rack. 3. Phantom, fantasy, whim, whimsey, vagary, day dream, vain imagination, unreal fancy, dream, vision. II …
20state change — noun a change from one state (solid or liquid or gas) to another without a change in chemical composition • Syn: ↑phase change, ↑phase transition, ↑physical change • Hypernyms: ↑natural process, ↑natural action, ↑action, ↑ …
