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Vapour

usgb/ˈveɪpər/Volume
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Change of State

The term 'vapour' is used when a substance changes from solid or liquid to gas.

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The boiling kettle released a stream of vapour.
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Visible Gas

'Vapour' often refers to gas that you can see, like steam or fog.

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The cold air turned his breath into a vapour.
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Not Always Water

While it's often water, 'vapour' can be any liquid or solid turned gas.

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Gasoline vapour can be highly flammable.
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