ClimateAugust 17, 2026
evapotranspiration
ee-VAP-oh-TRAN-spuh-RAY-shun
Definition
The process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation from the soil and other surfaces and by transpiration from plants.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'evapo-' (from Latin 'evaporare', to disperse in vapor) and 'transpiration' (from the Latin 'trans-', meaning across/through, and 'spirare', to breathe).
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