Vaporizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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vaporizing

 

[ ˈveɪpəraɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

science

To convert or be converted into vapor.

Synonyms

evaporate, turn into vapor

Examples of usage

  • The liquid is vaporizing at a rapid rate.
  • The heat from the sun is vaporizing the water in the pool.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To convert a substance into vapor for inhalation.

Synonyms

atomize, vape

Examples of usage

  • The device is used for vaporizing herbs for aromatherapy.
  • She enjoys vaporizing essential oils for relaxation.

Translations

Translations of the word "vaporizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vaporização

🇮🇳 वाष्पीकृत करना

🇩🇪 Verdampfen

🇮🇩 penguapan

🇺🇦 випаровування

🇵🇱 odparowanie

🇯🇵 蒸発

🇫🇷 vaporisation

🇪🇸 vaporización

🇹🇷 buharlaşma

🇰🇷 증발

🇸🇦 تبخير

🇨🇿 odpařování

🇸🇰 odparovanie

🇨🇳 蒸发

🇸🇮 izparevanje

🇮🇸 uppgufun

🇰🇿 булану

🇬🇪 ორთქლიანობა

🇦🇿 buxarlaşma

🇲🇽 vaporización

Etymology

The term 'vaporize' is derived from the combination of the Latin word 'vapor' meaning 'steam, mist' and the suffix '-ize' which is used to form verbs meaning 'to make or become'. The concept of vaporization has been known since ancient times, with early civilizations using heat to convert substances into vapor for various purposes.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,722, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.