vaporize
UK: ˈveɪpəraɪz | US: ˈveɪpəraɪz
vt. to convert a substance into vapor, typically by heating
vi. to become vapor; to evaporate
The word "vaporize" combines "vapor," derived from Latin vapor (steam, heat, or exhalation), with the suffix "-ize," from Greek -izein, indicating a verb-forming action. The term emerged in the early 19th century to describe the process of turning liquids or solids into gas, reflecting scientific advancements in understanding phase changes. The logic is straightforward: "vapor" (the state) + "-ize" (the action) = "to make into vapor."
The sun's heat can vaporize water from the surface of the ocean.
Lasers are used to vaporize tiny particles in precision manufacturing.
If you heat the liquid too quickly, it will vaporize entirely.
The chemist demonstrated how to vaporize the sample for analysis.
Dry ice doesn’t melt; it sublimates, meaning it vaporizes directly from solid to gas.