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Volatilize is a verb that describes the process of converting or changing a substance into a volatile or gaseous form. When a substance is volatilized, it undergoes the transformation from a liquid or solid state to a vapor or gas state. This usually occurs due to the application of heat or the reduction of pressure.
In the context of chemistry, volatilization refers to the evaporation or vaporization of a chemical compound. This process can occur naturally, such as when a liquid evaporates at room temperature, or it can be induced through physical or chemical means, like heating or mixing with another reactive substance.
Volatilize is commonly used to describe the conversion of volatile compounds such as liquids, solvents, or even some metals into gas form. For instance, when water is heated, it undergoes volatilization and transforms into steam or vapor. Similarly, volatilization can be observed when heating a mixture containing alcohol, causing the alcohol to evaporate and release its gaseous form.
The term also finds application in various industries, such as the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, where it is crucial to control and manipulate the volatility of substances for different purposes, like extraction, purification, or transportation.
Overall, volatilize refers to the process of transforming a substance into gas or vapor, typically through heating or reducing pressure.
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1. To convert a solid or liquid into vapor, to cause to evaporate 2. To evaporate.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "volatilize" originated from the Latin term "volatilis", which means "to fly". This Latin word is derived from the verb "volar", which means "to fly". In English, the term "volatilize" first appeared in the mid-19th century, conveying the concept of transforming a substance into a gas or vapor.
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