evapotranspiration
e·vap·o·tran·spi·ra·tion
evapotranspiration · evapotranspirations
The transfer of water from the surface of the earth to the atmosphere by evaporation,…The transfer of water from the surface of the earth to the atmosphere by evaporation, sublimation and transpiration.
/ɪˌvæpəʊˌtɹænspɪˈɹeɪʃn̩/
» Evapotranspiration is the sum of all processes by which water moves from the land surface to the atmosphere via evaporation and transpiration.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The transfer of water from the surface of the earth to the atmosphere by evaporation, sublimation and transpiration.
Examples
1 sentencesEvapotranspiration is the sum of all processes by which water moves from the land surface to the atmosphere via evaporation and transpiration.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Blend of evapo(ration) + transpiration.Blend of evapo(ration) + transpiration.
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Forms
plural: evapotranspirations| Singular | evapotranspiration |
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Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable