Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vaporize

verb
/ˈveɪpəraɪz/
Definition
To convert into vapor or gas, typically through heat.
Examples
  • When heated, water will vaporize and form steam.
  • Scientists can vaporize certain metals to study their properties in gaseous form.
  • Some perfumes are designed to vaporize quickly for a fresh scent.
Meaning
The process of turning a liquid or solid substance into vapor, often used in the context of heating and changing the state of a material.
Synonyms
  • evaporate
  • gasify
  • steam
  • disperse