vaporization /va·por·iza·tion/ (va″por-ĭ-za´shun)
vaporization
1. the conversion of a solid or liquid into a vapor without chemical change. See also nebulization.
2. distillation.
va·por·i·za·tion (v  p -r -z shn)n. 1. The conversion of a solid or liquid into a vapor. 2. Therapeutic application of a vapor. |
vaporization
[vā′pərīzā′shən]
Etymology: L, vapor, steam
the changing of a liquid or solid (such as dry ice) to a gaseous state.
vaporization
1. the conversion of a solid or liquid into a vapor without chemical change; distillation.
2. treatment by vapors; vapotherapy.
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