volatilizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to volatilize

   to convert into vapor; to cause to evaporate or dissipate

2. 2.

   to make volatile

   to make unstable or liable to sudden change, especially in price or mood

3. 3.

   to disperse

   to scatter or cause to disappear quickly

Examples

• "El calor volatiliza el agua del recipiente."

  Heat volatilizes the water in the container.

• "Los rumores volatilizan el mercado de valores."

  Rumors volatilize the stock market.

• "La situación política se volatilizó rápidamente."

  The political situation dispersed/became unstable quickly.

Usage

A formal or technical verb, commonly used in chemistry, finance, and academic contexts. Often reflexive (volatilizarse) meaning "to become volatile/evaporate/disappear." Related noun: volatilidad.