vaporization
UK: ˌveɪpəraɪˈzeɪʃən | US: ˌveɪpərəˈzeɪʃən
n. the process of converting a substance from a liquid or solid state into a vapor or gas
n. (physics) the phase transition of a substance directly from a solid or liquid to a gas
The word "vaporization" combines "vapor," derived from Latin vapor (steam, heat, or exhalation), with the suffix "-ization," from Greek -izein (via Latin -izare), indicating a process or transformation. The term reflects the scientific concept of turning matter into vapor, evolving from early Latin usage into modern technical vocabulary.
The vaporization of water occurs at 100°C under standard pressure.
Scientists study the vaporization rates of different liquids in zero gravity.
The lab experiment demonstrated the rapid vaporization of dry ice.
Energy input is required for the vaporization of most substances.
Industrial processes often rely on controlled vaporization for purification.