Volatilization: meaning, definitions and examples

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volatilization

 

[ ˌvɒlətɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical reaction

The process of converting a liquid or solid substance into a gas or vapor.

Synonyms

evaporation, sublimation, vaporization

Examples of usage

  • The volatilization of the fuel led to an explosion.
  • The volatilization of the essential oils created a fragrant atmosphere.
Context #2 | Noun

finance

The act of converting assets into cash.

Synonyms

conversion, liquidation, sale

Examples of usage

  • The volatilization of the company's assets was necessary to meet financial obligations.
  • The volatilization of the investment portfolio resulted in significant gains.

Translations

Translations of the word "volatilization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 volatilização

🇮🇳 वाष्पीकरण

🇩🇪 Verdampfung

🇮🇩 volatilisasi

🇺🇦 випаровування

🇵🇱 odparowanie

🇯🇵 揮発

🇫🇷 volatilisation

🇪🇸 volatilización

🇹🇷 buharlaşma

🇰🇷 증발

🇸🇦 تبخر

🇨🇿 odpařování

🇸🇰 odparovanie

🇨🇳 挥发

🇸🇮 hlapljenje

🇮🇸 gufun

🇰🇿 булану

🇬🇪 აორთქლება

🇦🇿 buxarlanma

🇲🇽 volatilización

Etymology

The word 'volatilization' has its origins in the Latin word 'volatilis', meaning 'fleeting' or 'flying'. The term gained prominence in the fields of chemistry and finance to describe the process of conversion. Over time, 'volatilization' has become a common term to signify the transformation of a substance into a gas or vapor, as well as the conversion of assets into cash.