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The molecules will escape from the surface into the surrounding air. This happens more or less quickly depending on the temperature and the humidity of the air. Higher temperatures and lower humidity lead to higher evaporation rates. Evaporation also draws energy from the water, cooling it -- the reason why wet skin feels cooler. As the water evaporates the humidity of the air increases, so air movement that moves the humid air onwards will increase the rate of evaporation also.

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