verb
evolve
To give off a substance or energy.
The reaction evolves hydrogen gas as the metal dissolves.
Etymology
The Latin verb means to unroll or unfold. The release sense applies that emergence to a substance or energy coming out of a material during a process.
More examples
- These bacteria evolve gas as they break down organic matter.
- The mixture evolved heat when we added water.
- Oxygen is evolving from the solution in small bubbles.
Forms
evolve · evolves · evolved · evolving