Volatilizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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volatilizing
[ vəˈlɑːtɪlaɪzɪŋ ]
chemical process
Volatilizing refers to the process of transforming a substance into a vapor, especially in relation to liquids and solids. This process often occurs through heating, which causes the substance's molecules to gain enough energy to enter the gaseous state.
Synonyms
evaporating, fuming, vaporizing.
Examples of usage
- The solvent started volatilizing when heated.
- Certain compounds volatilize at low temperatures.
- Volatilizing the liquid can enhance its distribution in the air.
Translations
Translations of the word "volatilizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 volatilizando
🇮🇳 उड़नशीलता
🇩🇪 Verdampfung
🇮🇩 menguapkan
🇺🇦 летючість
🇵🇱 lotność
🇯🇵 揮発性
🇫🇷 volatilisation
🇪🇸 volatilización
🇹🇷 uçucu hale getirme
🇰🇷 휘발
🇸🇦 تبخر
🇨🇿 vypařování
🇸🇰 odparovanie
🇨🇳 挥发
🇸🇮 hlapnost
🇮🇸 flóði
🇰🇿 ұшқыштық
🇬🇪 ფრენა
🇦🇿 uçuculuq
🇲🇽 volatilización
Etymology
The term 'volatilizing' originates from the Latin word 'volatilis', which means 'fleeting' or 'able to fly', derived from 'volare' which means 'to fly'. The concept of volatility was important in the development of early chemistry, especially in the study of distillation and the behavior of different substances under heat. As chemical science evolved, the understanding of volatilization became crucial for various industrial processes, particularly in the fields of organic chemistry and materials science. The process is often analyzed and utilized in fields such as pharmacology, environmental science, and chemical engineering, illustrating the significance of controlling the states of matter in practical applications.