vaporised
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈveɪpəraɪzd/
KK: /ˈveɪpəraɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been turned into vapor or gas, often as a result of heating.
Example
The liquid was vaporised quickly when exposed to high temperatures.
Conversation
Did you see that science experiment where they vaporised the metal?
Yeah, it was so cool to watch!
I didn't expect it to turn into such a fine mist when it vaporised.
I know, right? It looked like something out of a movie!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
evaporated
dispersed
dissipated
Antonyms
condensed
solidified
frozen
verb
Definition
To change from a liquid or solid state into a gas, often through heating.
Example
The scientist vaporised the liquid to study its gas properties.
Tense Forms
Past: vaporised
Past Participle: vaporised
Conversation
Did you see that science experiment where they vaporised the metal?
Yeah, it was amazing how quickly it happened!
I couldn't believe how much smoke came out when they vaporised it.
Root Explanation
Vaporised → 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 "vaporised" means to convert a substance into vapor or steam, undergoing the process of becoming vapor.
Memory Tip
Think of 'vapor' as steam or mist, and remember that 'vaporised' means something has been turned into vapor.
Visually Confused Words
varied
unvaporized
poised
apoise