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volatilize
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vol·a·til·ize  (vl-tl-z)
intr. & tr.v. vol·a·til·ized, vol·a·til·iz·ing, vol·a·til·iz·es
1. To become or make volatile.
2. To evaporate or cause to evaporate.

vola·til·iza·ble adj.
vola·til·i·zation (--zshn) n.
vola·til·izer n.

volatilize, volatilise [vɒˈlætɪˌlaɪz]
vb
(Chemistry) to change or cause to change from a solid or liquid to a vapour
volatilizable , volatilisable adj
volatilization , volatilisation n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.volatilize - make volatile; cause to pass off in a vapor
chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
Translations
volatilize [vɒˈlætəlaɪz] (Chem)
A. VTvolatilizar
B. VIvolatilizarse
volatilize
visich verflüchtigen


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During the tests vessels were closed to avoid volatilisation of gases from study environment.
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