evapotranspiration
/ɪˌvæpəʊˌtɹænspɪˈɹeɪʃn̩/
evapotranspiration means the transfer of water from the surface of the earth to the atmosphere by evaporation, sublimation and transpiration. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 83 out of 100.
evapotranspiration is pronounced /ɪˌvæpəʊˌtɹænspɪˈɹeɪʃn̩/.
Etymology
Blend of evapo(ration) + transpiration.
noun
- The transfer of water from the surface of the earth to the atmosphere by evaporation, sublimation and transpiration.“Calculated evapotranspirations are climatological values, namely the long-term average of the evapotranspirations.”