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
