vaporize

t. & i. [Eng. vapor; -ize.] A. Trans.: To convert into vapor by the application of heat or artificial means; to sublimate; to cause to evaporate. B. In trans.: To pa off in vapor; to evaporate. vā-por-iz-er, s . [Eng. vaporiz ( e ); -er .] One who or that which vaporizes. A scent-vaporizer is a form of atomizer (q. v.), for converting scent into very fine spray. vā-põr-ōse, a . [VAPOROUS.] *vā-por-os-i-ty, s. [Eng. vaporos ( e ); -ity .] The quality or state of being vaporose or vaporous. Diamond Necklace , ch. vi. "His first ideas and volcanic vaporosity." -Carlyle :