Volatize

Pronunciation: /ˈvoʊˈɛɫˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈzi/

Volatize (verb)

  1. To change from a liquid or solid into a gas, usually because of heat.
  2. For a substance to leave a surface and spread into the air as a gas.

Examples

  • Heat can volatize the liquid into vapour.
  • The solvent volatizes when the temperature rises.