evap
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8.6
A machine part that turns liquid into gas, for example in a car air conditioner
- noun
- Jargon
:
evaporador
- In HVAC systems, the evap is essential for cooling the air inside the building.
Examples
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Most of the time these EVAP systems this age didn't work anyways, so we're just going to go in with it.
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The technician checked the evap to ensure it was functioning properly during the repair.
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A faulty evap can lead to inefficient airflow in refrigeration units.
Synonyms
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3.2
A liquid that turns into a gas when heated or left in open air
is a technical abbreviation used for the process term rather than full word
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4.4
A part of a cooling system that turns liquid into vapor to cool air
is a shortened technical form used instead of the full device name
Surface Forms
Etymology
Evap is a short form of evaporator or evaporation, and it shares the same root as vapor, which means 'steam'. So, an evap is the part or unit that helps a liquid 'turn into vapor', especially in machines.