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vaporise

/ˈveɪ.pər.aɪz/

Traduction: Verbe désignant le processus de transformation d'un corps en vapeur, généralement sous l'effet de la chaleur ou de la pression, ou l'action de projeter un liquide en fines gouttelettes.

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verb

/ˈveɪ.pər.aɪz/C1formal
  • frVerbe désignant le processus de transformation d'un corps en vapeur, généralement sous l'effet de la chaleur ou de la pression, ou l'action de projeter un liquide en fines gouttelettes.

A verb used to indicate the process of converting a substance into vapor, typically through heat or pressure.

  1. Convert to vaporB2formalscientific

    To cause a substance to change from a liquid or solid state into a vapor or gas.

    frVaporiser

    • The intense heat vaporised the water instantly.
    • Scientists vaporise liquid nitrogen for experiments.
    • The sun's rays vaporised the morning dew.

    Synonymesevaporategasifysublimevolatilize

    Antonymescondensefreezeliquefysolidify

  2. Become vaporB2formalscientific

    To change into a vapor or gas, typically due to heat or pressure changes.

    frSe vaporiser

    • The liquid vaporised when it reached its boiling point.
    • Dry ice vaporises at room temperature.
    • The fuel vaporised quickly in the hot engine.

    Synonymesevaporatevolatilize

    Antonymescondensefreezeliquefysolidify

  3. Turn into gasB2formalscientific

    To transform into a gaseous state, often through heating or chemical reaction.

    frSe vaporiser (transformer en gaz)

    • The chemical compound vaporises when exposed to air.
    • Water vaporises to form steam in a boiler.
    • The solvent vaporised, leaving a solid residue.

    Synonymesevaporategasifysublimatevolatilize

    Antonymescondenseliquefysolidify

  4. Concentrate by evaporationC1formalscientific

    To remove liquid from a substance by vaporization, leaving a more concentrated residue.

    frConcentrer par évaporation

    • The process vaporises the water to produce concentrated syrup.
    • They vaporise the solution to obtain pure crystals.
    • The salt is extracted by vaporising seawater.

    Synonymesboil downconcentrateevaporatereduce

    Antonymesdilutethinwater

Formes
  • vaporised past participle
  • vaporized past participle
  • vaporised past simple
  • vaporized past simple
  • vaporising present participle
  • vaporizing present participle
  • vaporises third person singular
  • vaporizes third person singular