What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
vaporization
Example
The heat caused the water to undergo vaporization and turn into steam. [vaporization: noun]
Example
The chemist studied the vaporization rates of different liquids. [vaporization: noun]
volatilization
Example
The volatilization of the solvent resulted in the formation of a gas. [volatilization: noun]
Example
The chemist observed the volatilization of the compound under different conditions. [volatilization: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Vaporization is more commonly used than volatilization in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and is more versatile.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between vaporization and volatilization?
Both vaporization and volatilization are commonly used in scientific contexts and can be considered formal language.
