Pronunciation: /vəˈlatɪlʌɪz, ˈvɒlətɪlʌɪz/
(also volatilise)
verb
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(with reference to a substance) make or become volatile: [with object]: the sulphur dioxide added before fermentation has already been volatilized figurative the novel has volatilized the essence of New England thought into wreaths of spiritual beauty [no object]: mercury volatilizes and is condensed in earthenware receivers
Derivatives
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adjective -
Pronunciation: /-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun