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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVolatilization
/ˌvɒl.ə.tɪlaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process by which a substance is converted from a solid or liquid state into a gas or vapor.
"The rapid volatilization of the solvent filled the laboratory with strong fumes." - 2
The loss of a chemical substance or pesticide from soil or water surfaces into the atmosphere via evaporation.
"Agricultural scientists study the volatilization of ammonia fertilizers to improve nutrient retention."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'volatilisation', stemming from the medieval Latin 'volatilis' meaning 'flying' or 'fleet', combined with the chemical suffix '-ization'. First recorded in the mid-17th century during the development of early modern chemistry to describe substances turning into vapor.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Volatilization" is said worldwide
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volatilisation
Transliteration: vola.ti.li.za.sjɔ̃
"La volatilisation du produit chimique nécessite une ventilation adéquate."
Verflüchtigung
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈflʏçtɪɡʊŋ
"Die Verflüchtigung des Lösungsmittels geschieht sehr schnell bei Raumtemperatur."
volatilizzazione
Transliteration: vo.la.ti.lit.tzaˈtsjo.ne
"La volatilizzazione della sostanza avviene a basse temperature."
volatilización
Transliteration: bo.la.ti.li.saˈθjon
"El estudio analiza la volatilización de contaminantes en el suelo."
volatilização
Transliteration: vo.la.ti.li.zaˈsɐ̃w
"A volatilização do composto químico pode causar poluição atmosférica."
वाष्pीकरण
Transliteration: vāshpeekaraṇa
Script: वाष्पीकरण
"रसायनिक प्रक्रिया में वाष्पीकरण तेजी से होता है।"
挥发
Transliteration: huī fā
"这种化学物质具有极高的挥发性。"
휘발
Transliteration: hwibal
"알코올의 빠른 휘발성으로 인해 실내 환기가 중요하다."
揮発
Transliteration: kihatsu
"アルコールの揮発を防ぐために容器をしっかり閉めてください。"
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