vapourize

/ˈvæpəraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to change a substance into a vapor, especially by heating it.

“The heat from the fire made the water vapourize into clouds.”

2. verb

to cause something to become invisible or intangible, like a vapor.

“The magician made the rabbit vapourize in front of the audience.”

3. verb

to make something seem vague or unclear, like a mist.

“The details of the plan started to vapourize as the discussion went on.”

4. noun

the process of changing a substance into a vapor.

“The vapourization of the solvent caused the solution to become cloudy.”

Synonyms

  • evaporate
  • mistify
  • vapor

Antonyms

  • condense
  • solidify