volatilized
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8.6
- adjective
- /ˈvɒlətəˌlaɪzd/
- Specialized
- Many pesticides are volatilized after they are applied, which can affect air quality.
Examples
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The chemicals were volatilized during the heating process, resulting in a noticeable odor.
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The liquid was volatilized quickly under high heat.
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Once volatilized, the substance rose quickly and dispersed into the atmosphere.
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Many chemicals can be volatilized during the heating process.
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When heated, the liquid is volatilized and fills the room with a sweet fragrance.
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The gas is volatilized from the solution, making it essential to work in a well-ventilated area.
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As the mixture was heated, it volatilized rapidly, forming clouds of vapor above the pot.
Synonyms
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3.5
Change a liquid like water into gas by heating
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5.3
To change from a liquid into gas, usually by heating
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3.1
Liquid like water that turns into gas because of heat
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4.8
Changed from a liquid into a gas, often by heating
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7.0
To change something into gas by heating it or by a chemical reaction
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7.5
Changed into a gas by heat or chemical reaction
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9.6
To change a liquid or solid into a gas that rises into the air
How Vaporized
Surface Forms
Morphology
volatilized = volatilize (transparent) = volatil + ize + ed
The transformation from 'volatilize' to 'volatilized' is a regular past participle formation.
Etymology
Volatilized comes from an old Latin word volare, which means 'to fly', and you can see the same idea in volatile. So when a substance is volatilized it 'flies' into the air as a gas, often after heating.