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Definition of vaporize

vaporize

/ˈveɪ.pə.raɪz/
(UK: vaporise)
va · por · ize
Adjective:vaporizable
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Past Simple:vaporized
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Past Participle:vaporized
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Present Participle:vaporizing
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vaporize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To convert or be converted into vapor, gas, or fine mist, especially through the application of heat.

Example

"The intense heat of the laboratory furnace caused the liquid sample to vaporize almost instantly."

2

To destroy, obliterate, or cause to vanish completely and suddenly.

Example

"The sudden market crash threatened to vaporize decades of accumulated retirement savings."

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• Nearby Words

vapid
vapidly
vapor
vaporize
vaporizer
vaporless
vaporous

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the noun 'vapor' (from Latin vapor, meaning 'steam' or 'exhalation') combined with the verbal suffix '-ize'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vaporize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vaporize
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