Vap″o‐rize (văp″ō̍‐rīz or vā″pẽr‐īz), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Vaporized (–rīzd); p. pr. & vb. n.Vaporizing (–rī′zĭng).] [Cf. F. vaporiser.] To convert into vapor, as by the application of heat, whether naturally or artificially.
Vaporizing surface. (Steam Boilers) See Evaporating surface, under Evaporate, v. t.