Volatilize (Verb)
Meaning
Make volatile; cause to pass off in a vapor.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- When heated, the chemical compound began to volatilize and release toxic fumes into the air.
- The high temperature caused the liquid to volatilize, turning it into a gas.
- Certain organic compounds are prone to volatilize when exposed to sunlight.
- The pesticide was designed to volatilize quickly, reducing its environmental impact.
- The solvent volatilized rapidly as the paint dried on the surface.