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(văp′ō̍-rīz or vā′pẽr-īz)

Verb.

[

imp. & p. p.

Vaporized

(-rīzd)

;

p. pr. & vb. n.

Vaporizing

(-rīˊzĭng)

[Cf. F.

vaporiser

To convert into vapor, as by the application of heat, whether naturally or artificially.

Vaporizing surface

(Steam Boilers)

See

Evaporating surface

, under

Verb.

Verb.

To pass off in vapor.

Verb.

To convert into vapor by the application of heat or artificial means.

Verb.

To pass off in vapor.