Meaning of the word vaporize in English

What does vaporize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

vaporize

US /ˈveɪ.pɚ.aɪz/
UK /ˈveɪ.pər.aɪz/
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Verb

1.

to turn into vapor, or to cause something to turn into vapor

Example:
The intense heat will vaporize the liquid instantly.
Water vaporizes when it reaches its boiling point.
2.

to destroy or cause something to disappear completely

Example:
The missile was designed to vaporize the target on impact.
His savings were vaporized by the stock market crash.