Vaporization

usgb/ˌveɪpərəˈzeɪʃn/
noun

The process where a liquid or solid changes to a gas.

When water boils, it goes through vaporization and becomes steam.
Visual representation of "vaporization" - The process where a liquid or solid changes to a gas.

Often appears as...

  • temperature of vaporization
  • rate of vaporization
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Change of State

Understand that vaporization marks a change from liquid or solid to gaseous state.

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Salt's vaporization point is so high we never see it happen in the kitchen.
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Heat Requirement

Heat energy is needed for vaporization; more heat equals faster vaporization.

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On a hot day, clothes dry quickly due to rapid vaporization of water.
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Natural Phenomenon

Vaporization is a natural process; it's how puddles dry up under the sun.

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A lot of vaporization happens from lakes during a drought.
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