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vaporization

 

[ ˌveɪ.pə.raɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

science

The process of turning a liquid into a vapor or gas, usually by heating.

Synonyms

boiling, evaporation.

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vaporization

Identical to the first context of vaporization, it refers to a general term for the process of turning a liquid into a gas.

  • The vaporization of liquid fuel is a crucial step in internal combustion engines
evaporation

The slow process of turning a liquid into a gas at temperatures below the boiling point. Commonly used in everyday situations and scientific discussions, often referring to natural processes.

  • Evaporation reduces the water level in lakes during the summer
boiling

Specifically refers to the rapid vaporization of a liquid when it is heated to its boiling point. Used in everyday contexts, especially when talking about cooking or simple heat-related phenomena.

  • Bring the water to a rolling boil before adding the pasta

Examples of usage

  • The vaporization of water occurs when it is heated to its boiling point.
  • Vaporization is an essential step in the distillation process.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

The transformation of a solid or liquid into a gas.

Synonyms

gasification, sublimation.

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vaporization

Refers to the process where a liquid turns into a gas. This term is commonly used in scientific contexts such as physics and chemistry.

  • The boiling water undergoes vaporization to become steam
  • The heat causes the liquid to vaporize
sublimation

Describes the transition of a substance from a solid directly to a gas without passing through the liquid state. Usually used in scientific descriptions involving chemistry or physics.

  • Dry ice sublimates at room temperature
  • The sublimation of iodine can be observed under specific conditions
gasification

Used when describing the conversion of solid or liquid material into a gas, often in industrial and energy production settings.

  • Coal gasification is used to produce synthetic gas
  • The gasification of biomass can generate renewable energy

Examples of usage

  • The vaporization of dry ice results in the formation of carbon dioxide gas.
  • In chemistry, the vaporization of substances is often studied in relation to their physical properties.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

The process of converting a substance into a vapor for various industrial applications.

Synonyms

atomization, vaporizing.

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vaporization

Used in scientific or technical contexts to describe the process of a substance changing from a liquid or solid state to a gas.

  • The vaporization of water occurs at 100 degrees Celsius.
  • During the experiment, we observed the vaporization of the liquid.
atomization

Used in scientific or industrial contexts to describe breaking a liquid into fine droplets or converting substances into fine particles.

  • The atomization process is crucial in producing fine spray for fuel injection.
  • In pharmaceuticals, atomization is used for creating aerosols.
vaporizing

Used in everyday or informal contexts to describe turning a substance into vapor, often used in context of substances like water or oils. It can sometimes have a negative connotation when referring to illicit substances.

  • He used the device for vaporizing essential oils.
  • They are vaporizing the liquid to study its properties.

Examples of usage

  • The vaporization of liquid nitrogen is used in cryogenic applications.
  • Vaporization technology is employed in the field of 3D printing.

Translations

Translations of the word "vaporization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vaporização

🇮🇳 वाष्पीकरण

🇩🇪 Verdampfung

🇮🇩 penguapan

🇺🇦 випаровування

🇵🇱 parowanie

🇯🇵 蒸発

🇫🇷 vaporisation

🇪🇸 vaporización

🇹🇷 buharlaşma

🇰🇷 증발

🇸🇦 تبخر

🇨🇿 odpařování

🇸🇰 odparovanie

🇨🇳 蒸发

🇸🇮 izhlapevanje

🇮🇸 uppgufun

🇰🇿 булану

🇬🇪 აორთქლება

🇦🇿 buxarlanma

🇲🇽 vaporización

Etymology

The term 'vaporization' stems from the Latin word 'vapor' meaning 'steam' or 'vapor'. The concept of vaporization has been known and utilized since ancient times, particularly in the context of distillation processes. Over the years, advancements in science and technology have led to a deeper understanding and applications of vaporization in various fields such as chemistry, physics, and engineering.

See also: vapor, vaporize, vaporizer, vaporizing, vapors.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,972, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.