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va·​por·​able
variants: or British vapourable \ ˈvāpərəbəl \

Definition of vaporable

: that can be vaporized : vaporizable

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History and Etymology for vaporable

Middle English, from Medieval Latin vaporabilis, from Latin vaporare to steam (from vapor steam, vapor) + -abilis -able

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“Vaporable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vaporable. Accessed 9 Aug. 2022.

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