Vaporize

v. t.	1.	To convert into vapor, as by the application of heat, whether naturally or artificially. [imp. & p. p. Vaporized (-rīzd); p. pr. & vb. n. Vaporizing (-rī`zĭng).] Vaporizing surface (Steam Boilers) See Evaporating surface, under Evaporate, v. t.
v. i.	1.	To pass off in vapor.

Verb	1.	vaporize - turn into gas; "The substance gasified" Synonyms: aerify, gasify, vaporise
	2.	vaporize - kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting; "in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens" Synonyms: zap
	3.	vaporize - lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue; "evaporate milk" Synonyms: evaporate, vaporise
	4.	vaporize - decrease rapidly and disappear; "the money vanished in las Vegas"; "all my stock assets have vaporized" Synonyms: vanish, fly

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