vaporized

Vaporized is the past tense of vaporize, meaning that a substance has been converted to its gaseous phase. Vaporization refers to the phase transition from a liquid or solid into a gas. Substances in the gaseous state produced by vaporization are commonly called vapors.

Vaporization occurs through several processes. Evaporation is the gradual transformation from liquid to gas at temperatures below the liquid's boiling point, typically at the surface. Boiling involves rapid formation of vapor bubbles within the liquid when its vapor pressure equals the surrounding pressure. Sublimation is the direct transition from solid to gas, skipping the liquid phase, occurring at low pressures and/or high temperatures. The specific pathway depends on temperature, pressure, and material properties.

Latent heat of vaporization is the energy required for the transition, and the process often leads to volume expansion. Vaporization is central to techniques such as distillation and many natural processes like evaporation from bodies of water. Vapors can pose inhalation or flammability hazards, requiring proper handling in industrial contexts. In general, 'vaporized' describes matter that has been converted to gas.