volatilise

/vəˈlætəlaɪz/
verb
  1. To cause a solid or liquid to change into vapor or gas.
    • Scientists use a special device to volatilise metal samples for analysis.
    • The heat will volatilise the alcohol in the mixture.
    • If you volatilise the liquid too quickly, you might lose some of the active ingredients.
  2. To disappear or vanish as if by turning into vapor.
    • His confidence volatilised the moment he saw the exam questions.
    • The crowd's excitement began to volatilise as the rain started.
    • All her savings seemed to volatilise after the market crash.
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