Volatilize

Pronunciation: /ˈvɑləˌtaɪz/

Definitions of volatilize

verb to convert or be converted into a vapor or gas

Example Sentences

A1 Water can volatilize when it is heated.

A2 The alcohol will volatilize if left open for too long.

B1 Certain chemicals volatilize at different temperatures.

B2 The volatile compounds began to volatilize as the pressure decreased.

C1 The scientist studied how the different substances volatilize under varying conditions.

C2 Advanced techniques were used to analyze how the elements volatilize in the lab setting.

Examples of volatilize in a Sentence

formal The chemical compound will volatilize at room temperature.

informal If you leave the lid off, the alcohol will just volatilize away.

slang I accidentally left the bottle open and all the perfume volatilized.

figurative The tension in the room seemed to volatilize as soon as she entered.

Grammatical Forms of volatilize

• past tense: volatilized
• plural: volatilizes
• comparative: more volatilized
• superlative: most volatilized
• present tense: volatilizes
• future tense: will volatilize
• perfect tense: has volatilized
• continuous tense: is volatilizing
• singular: volatilize
• positive degree: volatilize
• infinitive: to volatilize
• gerund: volatilizing
• participle: volatilized

Origin and Evolution of volatilize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'volatilize' originated from the Latin word 'volatilis' meaning 'fleeting' or 'evaporating'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'volatilize' has come to be used in various scientific contexts to describe the process of converting a substance into a vapor or gas through the application of heat or pressure.