Vaporization

Pronunciation: /veɪpərəˈzeɪʃən/

Vaporization (noun)

  1. The process where a liquid changes into a gas, usually because of heating.
  2. The process where a solid changes directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first.

Examples

  • Vaporization happens when liquid turns into gas.
  • The kettle speeds up vaporization when the water gets hot.