Vapor Definition
vāpər
vapors
noun
vapors
Visible particles of moisture floating in the air, as fog, mist, or steam.
Webster's New World
Any cloudy or imperceptible exhalation, as smoke or noxious fumes.
Webster's New World
The gaseous form of any substance which is a liquid or a solid at room temperature.
Webster's New World
A mixture of such a vaporized substance with air, as the explosive mixture in an automotive cylinder.
Webster's New World
Any substance vaporized for use in machinery, medical therapy, etc.
Webster's New World
verb
To fill or cover with vapor.
Perfume vapored the room.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
To vaporize.
American Heritage
To rise or pass off in the form of vapor; evaporate.
Webster's New World
To give off vapor.
Webster's New World
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vaporsOrigin of Vapor
Middle English vapour from Anglo-Norman from Latin vapor
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin vapor (“steam, heat").
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