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water vapour

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water vapour
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) water in the gaseous state, esp when due to evaporation at a temperature below the boiling point Compare steam
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Noun1.water vapour - water in a vaporous form diffused in the atmosphere but below boiling temperaturewater vapour - water in a vaporous form diffused in the atmosphere but below boiling temperature
water vapor
cloud - a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
vapor, vapour - a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
spray - water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall
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water vapour n → vapore m acqueo
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