1. converts or causes to convert from a liquid or solid state into vapor
2. destroys completely, especially by reducing to nothing
Usage: often used figuratively

Examples

• The heat vaporizes the water instantly.
• When the comet hits the atmosphere, it vaporizes from the friction.
• The laser beam vaporizes the metal surface.
• The explosion vaporizes everything within a mile radius.
• Alcohol vaporizes at a lower temperature than water.
• The intense heat from the fire vaporizes the moisture in the air.