Definition

To change a substance from a liquid or solid state into vapor or gas, often by heating it.

Example

The scientist used heat to vaporise the liquid into gas for the experiment.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen the new science experiment that can vaporise water instantly?

Yeah, it's pretty cool! I can't believe how fast it works.

I wonder if they can vaporise other liquids too.

That would be interesting to see, especially with something like juice!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vaporise → It is formed from "vapor" (from Latin "vapor", meaning steam or mist) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs indicating a process). The word "vaporise" means to convert a substance into vapor or steam.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vapor' as steam and remember that 'vaporise' means to turn something into steam.

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