CEFR C1

volatilization

noun

Meaning

volatilization means the conversion of a solid or liquid into a gas; vaporization; evaporation or sublimation. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The doctor used volatilization to describe the rumbling sound in his stomach.
Volatilization can happen when gas moves through the intestines.

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volatilization (C1)

noun

Definition

Examples

The doctor used volatilization to describe the rumbling sound in his stomach.
Volatilization can happen when gas moves through the intestines.
The quiet room made the volatilization seem louder than it really was.

How to Use volatilization

intestinal volatilization (medical collocation): A rumbling sound from the intestines. — "The doctor noted intestinal volatilization during the exam."
hear volatilization (verb pattern): Notice or listen to the rumbling sound. — "You might hear volatilization when the room is very quiet."

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