vaporization

[ vey-per-uh-zey-shuh n ]

/ ˌveɪ pər əˈzeɪ ʃən /

the act of vaporizing.

the state of being vaporized.

the rapid change of water into steam, especially in a boiler.

Medicine/Medical. a vapor therapy.

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First recorded in 1790–1800; vapor + -ization

re·va·por·i·za·tion, noun

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Heat Measurement; specific heat, heat of fusion, of vaporization, combustion.
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It was so cold that there was no vaporization from the alcohol, and it would not light directly as at higher temperatures.
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Mineral oils withstand a high temperature without decomposition or vaporization, and a low temperature without solidification.
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Coke is particularly suitable for this purpose, because it can bear intense heat without fusion or vaporization.
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[ vā′pə-rĭ-zā′shən ]

The conversion of a solid or liquid into a vapor.

Therapeutic application of a vapor.