Vaporize v. t. (past & past part. vaporized; pres. part. vaporizing) To convert into vapor, as by the application of heat, whether naturally or artificially.
Vaporizing surface. (Steam Boilers) See Evaporating surface, under Evaporate, v. t.
... We vaporize at 20 a certain quantity of the liquid, and the vapors fill the known capacity of the pump. The pressure of the gases in the interior is ascertained by a pressure gauge, and this pressure should be constant if care is taken to act upon a sufficient ... — Scientific American Suppl. No. 299 • Various
... you were talking about, Sergeant—the one that made those vibroblades blow, remember? I got to thinking that maybe this could have caused it. I think that with a little more power, it might even vaporize a high-speed bullet. But I'd advise you to ... — Unwise Child • Gordon Randall Garrett
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