Definition

To make a substance change into vapor or gas, often by heating it.

Example

When heated, the liquid will volatilise and fill the room with steam.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how they volatilise the chemicals in that experiment?

Yeah, it’s fascinating to watch the process.

I didn't realize it could happen so quickly when they heat it up.

Right? It’s amazing how fast things can change to vapor like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Volatilise → It is formed from "volatilis" (from Latin, meaning flying or fleeting) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word "volatilise" means to make something into a vapor or gas, reflecting the idea of something that can fly away or evaporate.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can 'fly away' ('volatilis') when it turns into vapor — that's why volatilise means to turn into vapor.

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