volatilize

[vol-uh-tl-ahyz]

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verb (used without object), vol·a·til·ized, vol·a·til·iz·ing.

to become volatile; pass off as vapor.

verb (used with object), vol·a·til·ized, vol·a·til·iz·ing.

to make volatile; cause to pass off as vapor.

Also especially British, vol·a·til·ise.

Origin of volatilize

First recorded in 1650–60; volatile + -ize

Related formsvol·a·til·iz·a·ble, adjectivevol·a·til·i·za·tion, nounvol·a·til·iz·er, nounnon·vol·a·til·iz·a·ble, adjectivenon·vol·a·til·ized, adjectiveun·vol·a·til·ized, adjective

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Related Words for volatilize

dehydrate, vaporize, clear, desiccate, parch, melt, dispel, concentrate, weaken, disperse, fade, pass, evanesce, vanish, disappear, dissipate, dehumidify, dematerialize, evanish

Examples from the Web for volatilize

Historical Examples of volatilize

The action of the fire may concentrate, but not volatilize them.
The Art of Making Whiskey
Anthony Boucherie
It must not be hot enough, however, to volatilize the sulfuric acid.
Detection of the Common Food Adulterants
Edwin M. Bruce
With this instrument he was able to fuse strontia and volatilize platinum.
Creative Chemistry
Edwin E. Slosson
Associated words: volatile, volatility, volatilize, evaporable.
Putnam's Word Book
Louis A. Flemming
It will not volatilize at a low red heat, nor will it decompose.
A System of Instruction in the Practical Use of the Blowpipe
Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for volatilize

volatilize

volatilise

verb

to change or cause to change from a solid or liquid to a vapour

Derived Formsvolatilizable or volatilisable, adjectivevolatilization or volatilisation, noun

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