Definitions

1. verb

to change a substance from a liquid or solid to a gas, often by heating it

“The volatile liquid can be volatilized by applying heat to it.”

2. verb

to cause something to disappear or become less effective

“The company’s financial problems will volatilize their reputation if they don’t address them.”

3. verb

to make something seem less important or less effective

“The critic’s harsh review volatilized the artist’s confidence in their work.”

4. noun

the process of changing a substance from a liquid or solid to a gas

“The volatilization of the chemical occurred rapidly when it was exposed to heat.”