Meaning of the word evaporating in English

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evaporating

US /ɪˈvæp.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
UK /ɪˈvæp.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

turning from liquid into vapor

Example:
The sun was quickly evaporating the puddles on the road.
The evaporating water left behind salt crystals.
2.

disappearing or fading away

Example:
His hopes were slowly evaporating as time went on.
The crowd was quickly evaporating after the concert ended.