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Evanesce , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Evanesced ; p. pr. & vb. n. Evanescing. .] [L. evanescere; e out + vanescere to vanish, fr. vanus empty, vain. See Vain, and cf. Evanish.] To vanish away; to become dissipated and disappear, like vapor.1913 Webster
I believe him to have evanesced or evaporated.
De Quincey.1913 Webster