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vaporize

 

[ˈveɪ.pə.raɪz ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

science

To convert or be converted into vapor. To destroy or cause to disappear by or as if by turning into vapor.

Synonyms

disappear, evaporate, vanish.

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Word Description / Examples
vaporize

This is often used in scientific or technical contexts when a substance is turned into vapor or gas through heat or other processes.

  • The laser can vaporize the target material
  • The chemist watched the liquid vaporize under the intense heat
evaporate

Used when a liquid turns into vapor over time, often naturally due to heat. It's frequently applied in scientific, environmental, or everyday contexts.

  • Water will eventually evaporate from an open container
  • After the rain, the puddles on the street started to evaporate
disappear

Commonly used in everyday language when someone or something is no longer visible or has gone away. It can also imply mystery or suddenness.

  • The magician made the rabbit disappear
  • My keys seem to disappear whenever I need them
vanish

Implies a sudden or mysterious disappearance, often in a dramatic or unexpected way. It can also indicate something ceasing to exist.

  • The ancient civilization seemed to mysteriously vanish
  • As the fog lifted, the ghostly figure vanished

Examples of usage

  • The liquid vaporizes at high temperatures.
  • The laser vaporizes the tumor cells.
  • He claimed that the alien spaceship vaporized in front of his eyes.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'vapor', meaning 'steam' or 'mist'.
  • Vaporize first entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting scientific advancements in thermodynamics.

Science

  • Vaporization occurs through two main processes: evaporation (slow, at any temperature) and boiling (fast, at a specific temperature).
  • Heat causes molecules to move faster, allowing them to escape the liquid form and become gas.
  • This process is essential in everyday activities like cooking or powering engines.

Technology

  • Laser-induced vaporization is used in medical procedures to remove tissue or tattoos by turning it into vapor.
  • In the field of space technology, vaporization of fuel is critical to rocket propulsion systems, allowing for efficient thrust.

Pop Culture

  • In movies and books, characters often vaporize enemies with advanced technology, making the term popular in science fiction.
  • The concept of vaporization is a common trope in video games, where players can turn substances into smoke or mist as part of gameplay.

Environmental Science

  • Vaporization plays a crucial role in the water cycle, where water evaporates from the earth’s surface into the atmosphere.
  • Understanding vaporization helps in predicting weather patterns and analyzing climate change effects.

Translations

Translations of the word "vaporize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vaporizar

🇮🇳 वाष्पीकृत करना

🇩🇪 verdampfen

🇮🇩 menguap

🇺🇦 випаровувати

🇵🇱 odparować

🇯🇵 蒸発させる (じょうはつさせる)

🇫🇷 vaporiser

🇪🇸 vaporizar

🇹🇷 buharlaştırmak

🇰🇷 증발시키다 (jeungbalsikida)

🇸🇦 تبخر

🇨🇿 vypařovat

🇸🇰 vyparovať

🇨🇳 蒸发 (zhēngfā)

🇸🇮 izparevati

🇮🇸 gufast upp

🇰🇿 булану

🇬🇪 აორთქლება

🇦🇿 buxarlanmaq

🇲🇽 vaporizar

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,741, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.