Definitions

1. verb

to cause to change or separate into vapors; to convert into gas or vapor

“The high heat caused the paint to volatilize quickly.”

2. verb

to make something less stable or more volatile

“The financial crisis volatilized the market, causing a sharp decline.”

3. noun

the process of changing or separating into vapors; the state of being volatile

“The volatilization of the liquid caused a significant change in its properties.”