volatilize

[ vol-uh-tl-ahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, vol·a·til·ized, vol·a·til·iz·ing.

1. to become volatile; pass off as vapor.

verb (used with object)

, vol·a·til·ized, vol·a·til·iz·ing.

1. to make volatile; cause to pass off as vapor.

volatilize

/ vɒˈlætɪˌlaɪz /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• voˈlatiˌlizable, adjective
• voˌlatilizˈation, noun

Other Words From

• vola·til·iza·ble adjective
• vola·til·i·zation noun
• vola·til·izer noun
• non·vola·til·iza·ble adjective
• non·vola·til·ized adjective
• un·vola·til·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of volatilize¹

First recorded in 1650–60; volatile + -ize

Example Sentences

The fires burn so hot that they volatilize soil nitrogen into the air, removing those nutrients from the area too.

From Science News

During this time he repairs the defective spots, taking care to volatilize the mercury very slowly.

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The piece is then washed in a body of water, dried, and put to the fire to volatilize the mercury.

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The heat to which it was exposed was sufficient to volatilize the most infusible substances known to exist.

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The discharge may be anything from an imperceptible flow up to one of such violence as to volatilize the craft carrying it.

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Propertius is deficient in that light touch and exquisitely polished taste which volatilize the sensuality and flattery of Horace.

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