How Do You Spell VAPOUR?

Pronunciation: [vˈe͡ɪpə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "vapour" in British English adds a "u" before the "o", making it distinct from American English's "vapor". The phonetic transcription for "vapour" is /ˈveɪpə/. The stress falls on the first syllable, indicated by the mark above the "a" in "vapour". The "ou" diphthong in the second syllable, represented by the symbol /aʊ/, gives it a distinct sound from "vapor" in American English. The British and American spellings may differ but they refer to the same thing, a gaseous substance.

VAPOUR Meaning and Definition

  1. Vapour refers to a gaseous state of a substance, typically created when a liquid or solid undergoes evaporation or sublimation. It is commonly observed as a mist, fog, or cloud, characterized by the suspended presence of minute liquid or solid particles in the air. Vapour is composed of the same molecules as the substance in its liquid or solid form but has transitioned into the gaseous state due to increased temperature or decreased pressure.

    The term is often used interchangeably with "gas" but with some subtle distinctions. Vapour generally implies a substance that is below its critical temperature, where its gas and liquid states can coexist. In contrast, gases typically refer to substances above their critical temperature, where a distinction between the liquid and gas phases is no longer possible. Vapourization involves the conversion of a liquid or solid substance into vapour, primarily driven by an increase in thermal energy from sources such as heat or sunlight.

    Vapour is an essential natural phenomenon, occurring in various environmental conditions. It can arise from bodies of water, where evaporation leads to the formation of water vapour that rises into the atmosphere. Vapour can also comprise various substances, such as carbon dioxide, alcohol, or volatile chemicals, that transform from their liquid or solid states into gaseous form. In industrial and technological applications, vapour plays a crucial role in processes such as distillation, chemical reactions, and power generation.

    Overall, vapour refers to the gaseous form of a substance created through evaporation or sublimation, characterized by the presence of fine particles suspended in the air. Its understanding is fundamental to diverse scientific, environmental, and technological contexts.

  2. The gas into which most liquids and many solids may be converted by heat, generally invisible; a visible fluid floating in the atmosphere.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for VAPOUR

Etymology of VAPOUR

The word "vapour" has its origins in the Latin word "vapor", which means "steam" or "hot steam". This Latin term comes from the verb "vapōrare", meaning "to emit vapor" or "to evaporate". The English word "vapour" has been in use since the late 14th century, and it has retained its original meaning of a visible suspension of particles in the air, such as steam or fog. Over time, the term has also been extended to refer to other gaseous substances or substances in a gas-like state, like certain chemical compounds.

Similar spelling words for VAPOUR

Plural form of VAPOUR is VAPOURS

Conjugate verb Vapour

CONDITIONAL

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be vapouring
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you vapour
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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vapour

PAST

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

vapoured

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vapouring

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vapouring
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