vapor
word
Definition
Vapor is a substance in the form of gas that is usually made from a liquid or solid by heating, like water that turns into steam.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in scientific, technical, or formal contexts. Often refers to water vapor, but can also mean the gas from other substances. In casual speech, 'steam' is more common for hot water vapor. 'Vapor' can also mean mist, but this is less frequent.
Spanish: vapor - vapor de aguaPortuguese (BR): vaporPortuguese (PT): vaporChinese (Simplified): 蒸气Chinese (Traditional): 蒸氣Hindi: वाष्पArabic: بخار
Example Sentences
Boiling water produces vapor.
basic
You can see vapor coming from your breath on a cold day.
basic
Clouds are made of tiny drops of water and vapor.
basic
After a hot shower, the mirror is covered in vapor.
natural
The factory released a white vapor into the air.
natural
She used a humidifier to add vapor to the dry room.
natural