vaporizer

noun

Meaning

A device that converts a liquid or solid substance into a vapor for inhalation or humidification.

Examples

Many parents keep a vaporizer in the nursery to help their infants sleep better when they have congestion.
The herbal vaporizer gently heats the plant material to release active compounds without burning it.

Synonyms: humidifier, inhaler, nebulizer, vaporiser

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vaporizer

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

Definition

A device that converts a liquid or solid substance into a vapor for inhalation or humidification.

Examples

Many parents keep a vaporizer in the nursery to help their infants sleep better when they have congestion.
The herbal vaporizer gently heats the plant material to release active compounds without burning it.
She cleaned the vaporizer thoroughly to ensure no mineral buildup would block the steam output.

How to Use vaporizer

vaporizer for [purpose] (prepositional phrase): Specifying the intended use of the device. — "She bought a vaporizer for her allergies."

Synonyms of vaporizer

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