vaporization
US /ˌveɪ.pɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌveɪ.pɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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the process of converting a substance from a liquid or solid state into a gaseous state (vapor)
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The vaporization of water occurs at 100 degrees Celsius at standard atmospheric pressure.
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Laser ablation involves the rapid vaporization of material.