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to vaporize
01
to convert a substance from a solid or liquid state into gas
Transitive: to vaporize solid or liquid matter
Example
In the kitchen, the chef used a culinary torch to delicately vaporize the sugar atop a crème brûlée.
The artist employed a blowtorch to vaporize wax, creating intricate patterns on the canvas.
The chef used liquid nitrogen to instantly vaporize herbs, infusing a burst of flavor into the dish.
02
to convert a substance into vapor or gas
Transitive: to vaporize a substance
Example
The chef vaporized the alcohol in the sauce by carefully igniting it with a flame.
The chemist vaporized the liquid nitrogen by heating it in a specialized container.
The lab technician vaporized the sample using a laser, allowing for precise analysis of its chemical composition.
03
to decrease in quantity or intensity rapidly and disappear
Intransitive
Example
The politician 's popularity vaporized after the release of damaging information about their past.
The illusion of stability in the economy vaporized as stock prices plummeted and unemployment rates soared.
The company 's profits seemed to vaporize overnight after the announcement of the financial scandal.
04
to destroy or annihilate something completely by turning it into vapor or gas
Transitive: to vaporize sth
Example
The intense heat of the explosion vaporized the entire building in a matter of seconds.
The experimental device vaporized hazardous waste materials, leaving behind only harmless byproducts.
The laser weapon vaporized the enemy 's missile before it could reach its target.
Example
In the kitchen, the chef used a culinary torch to delicately vaporize the sugar atop a crème brûlée.
The artist employed a blowtorch to vaporize wax, creating intricate patterns on the canvas.
The chef used liquid nitrogen to instantly vaporize herbs, infusing a burst of flavor into the dish.
The warm breeze vaporized the morning fog, revealing a clear and sunny day.
The intense heat from the volcano caused the lava to vaporize the surrounding water, creating steam.
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