verb
- to change from a liquid or solid state into vapor; to evaporate
Usage: chemistry; third person singular present tense
Examples
- The alcohol volatilizes quickly when exposed to air.
- Heat volatilizes the solvent, leaving behind the solid residue.
- Mercury volatilizes at room temperature, making it dangerous.
- The perfume volatilizes from the bottle if left open.
- When heated, the compound volatilizes and forms a gas.
- The cleaning solution volatilizes rapidly in warm conditions.