vapor

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Early evidence points to cavitation -- a process where tiny vapor bubbles form and collapse rapidly, generating shockwaves within the liquid -- as a possible explanation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Ajami pointed out that extreme heat is not only causing snow to melt faster but is also causing sublimation, in which snow is transformed directly to water vapor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Additional eco-friendly luxury features are the “water vapor fireplaces,” built-in water filtration, and air ventilation system, which “ensure a healthy lifestyle at all times.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

As those grains heat up, they could release vapor and supply the surrounding cloud of gas.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

For a moment, it appeared as if the wall might still hold...then, with a sound like a sigh of defeat, the entire wall collapsed into a heap of thick, white vapor.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley