Definition

A device that turns a liquid into vapor, often used for inhaling medicine or other substances.

Example

She used a vaporizer to help with her breathing during the cold winter months.

Conversation

Have you seen my vaporizer? I can't find it anywhere.

I think I saw it in your room last time I was there.

Oh right, I should check there again; it really helps with my allergies.

Yeah, those things are great for making breathing easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vaporizer → It is formed from "vapor" (from Latin "vapor", meaning steam or mist) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person or thing that performs a specific action). The word "vaporizer" refers to a device that converts a substance into vapor or steam.

Memory Tip

Think of a device that turns a liquid into 'steam' ('vapor') — that's what a vaporizer does, and the '-izer' means it's something that performs that action.

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