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The phenomenon of a liquid changing into vapour at a temperature below its boiling point, is called:

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Condensation
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Sublimation
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Boiling
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Evaporation
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Solution

The correct option is D Evaporation
The phenomenon of change of a liquid into vapour at a temperature below its boiling point is called evaporation. The molecules of the liquid closer to the surface of the liquid escape the bulk easily, thereby causing the liquid to evaporate. This phenomenon is responsible of the drying of wet clothes on a hot day.

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