HeyRuaHow to say “vaporization” in Irish
- Irish:
- galúchán
- English:
- vaporization
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GAL-oo-khawn” /ˈɡal̪ˠuːxaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- galúcháin, an ghalúcháin (e.g. teocht an ghalúcháin, temperature of vaporization)
What does “galúchán” mean?
- vaporization
- The process of turning a liquid into vapour or steam.Also: evaporation, vaporizing, evaporating.
“Galúchán” with the article
Here is galúchán after the article (an t-alt).
“Galúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using galúchán, the Irish word for vaporization.
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Vaporization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vaporization?
The Irish for vaporization is galúchán (pronounced “GAL-oo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce galúchán in Irish?
Galúchán is said like “GAL-oo-khawn” (IPA /ˈɡal̪ˠuːxaːnˠ/).
Does galúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for galúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does galúchán change to ghalúchán or ngalúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) galúchán becomes mo ghalúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngalúchán (eclipsis).
How is 'galúchán' different from 'galú'?
Both relate to the verb galaigh; 'galú' is the ordinary verbal noun (evaporating), while 'galúchán' is used as the technical term for the process of vaporization.
