vaporize
7 synonyms for vaporize, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To turn into vapor or gas, typically through intense heat.
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Etymology
Built from "vapor" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ize," meaning "to make into" or "to turn into."
Full origin of vaporize →Frequently asked questions
What does “vaporize” mean?
The word “vaporize” means to turn into vapor or gas, typically through intense heat. In plain terms, to vaporize something is to convert it entirely into vapor or gas, often suggesting speed or heat.
How do you use “vaporize” in a sentence?
Here is “vaporize” used in a sentence: “The laser vaporized the thin layer of ice in an instant.”
What part of speech is “vaporize”?
“Vaporize” is a verb.
