The word "vaporizable" is spelled with the letter "o" in the second syllable, which can be misleading for some English speakers. The correct pronunciation is /ˈveɪ.pəraɪ.zə.bəl/, with the stress on the second syllable. The letter "o" should be pronounced as a short "a" sound, like in the word "cat". The suffix "-izable" means "capable of being" and the word "vapor" refers to a substance in a gaseous state. Together, "vaporizable" means capable of being converted into a gas form.
Vaporizable is an adjective that describes something capable of being turned into a vapor or gas. This term is commonly associated with substances that have the ability to convert from a solid or liquid state into a gaseous state under specific conditions such as temperature or pressure.
When a substance is vaporizable, it means that it can undergo a process called vaporization or evaporation, where molecules from its liquid or solid form escape and become part of the surrounding gas phase. This transformation typically occurs when the substance is heated, resulting in an increase in its kinetic energy and ultimately leading to the breaking of intermolecular bonds holding it together.
The vaporization process is widely observed in everyday life. For instance, water is a well-known vaporizable substance that can be converted into water vapor when heated sufficiently, causing it to boil and turn into steam. Similarly, other volatile compounds like alcohol or gasoline can also be vaporized, allowing them to be easily used as fuels.
In many cases, the vaporization property of a substance is desirable, as it can facilitate various applications such as generating energy, delivering medications through inhalation, or producing flavorful vapors in electronic cigarettes. On the other hand, some materials may be unwantedly vaporizable, leading to potentially harmful effects such as air pollution or the release of toxic gases.
Capable of being converted into vapour.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "vaporizable" is derived from the noun "vaporize", which in turn originates from the Latin word "vapōr", meaning "steam" or "vapor". The suffix "-ize" indicates the action of making something, in this case, converting a substance into vapor. Therefore, "vaporizable" refers to something that has the ability to be converted into vapor.