Volatilized: meaning, definitions and examples
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volatilized
[ ˈvɒl.ə.tɪˌlaɪzd ]
chemical process
Volatilized refers to the process wherein a substance transitions from a solid or liquid state to a gaseous state. This transformation usually occurs due to an increase in temperature or a decrease in pressure, causing the molecules of the substance to gain enough energy to escape into the air as vapor. Common examples of substances that can volatilize include water, alcohol, and certain organic compounds. The term is often used in chemistry, environmental science, and industrial applications.
Synonyms
evaporated, sublimed, vaporized.
Examples of usage
- The liquid water volatilized after being heated.
- Solvents can easily volatilize in open containers.
- Heat caused the perfume to volatilize rapidly into the air.
Translations
Translations of the word "volatilized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 volatilizado
🇮🇳 उत्सर्जित
🇩🇪 verdampft
🇮🇩 volatilisasi
🇺🇦 вивітрений
🇵🇱 wulkanizowany
🇯🇵 揮発性の
🇫🇷 volatilisé
🇪🇸 volatilizado
🇹🇷 uçucu hale getirilmiş
🇰🇷 휘발된
🇸🇦 متطاير
🇨🇿 zplynovaný
🇸🇰 zplynovaný
🇨🇳 挥发的
🇸🇮 volatiliziran
🇮🇸 gasfærið
🇰🇿 буланған
🇬🇪 ვოლატილიზებული
🇦🇿 vulkanikləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 volatilizado
Etymology
The term 'volatilized' derives from the noun 'volatile', which originates from the Latin word 'volatilis', meaning 'flying' or 'flighty'. 'Volatile' in English was first used in the late 14th century, referring to substances that can easily change from a solid or liquid state to a gas under normal conditions. As chemistry developed, the word evolved to describe specific physical properties of liquids and solids, particularly in relation to their tendency to emit vapor. In modern scientific contexts, the verb 'volatilize' captures the essence of this transformation, emphasizing the dynamic nature of matter as it transitions states. This term gained prominence in various scientific literature as research into phase changes and molecular behavior expanded, playing a crucial role in fields such as organic chemistry and thermodynamics.