Vaporize

usgb/ˈveɪpəraɪz/
verb

To turn into gas or steam.

The water in the pot will vaporize if you keep boiling it.
Visual representation of "vaporize" - To turn into gas or steam

Often appears as...

  • vaporize water
  • vaporize liquid
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Physical Change

Vaporize refers to a physical change from liquid to gas, often due to heat.

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Salts do not vaporize like water does.
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Natural Process

Used to describe natural processes such as the water cycle where heat from the Sun vaporizes water.

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Puddles vaporize faster on hot days.
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Not Instant

Vaporization often takes time; it's not usually an instant process.

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Wait for the broth to slowly vaporize to intensify the soup flavor.
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