vaporization
|va-por-i-za-tion|
B2
/ˌveɪpəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
(vaporize)
convert to vapor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vaporization' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vapor,' where 'vapor' meant 'steam or mist.'
Historical Evolution
'vapor' changed from the Latin word 'vapor' and eventually became the modern English word 'vaporization.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'steam or mist,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of turning from liquid into vapor.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of turning from liquid into vapor.
The vaporization of water occurs at 100°C.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45