vaporific

 [vey-puh-rif-ik]  

va·por·if·ic

   [vey-puh-rif-ik]
adjective
1.
producing vapor; tending to form vapor.
2.
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of vapor; vaporous.
Origin:
1775–85; vapor + -i- + -fic
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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vaporific (ˌveɪpəˈrɪfɪk)
 
—adj
1.  producing, causing, or tending to produce vapour
2.  of, concerned with, or having the nature of vapour
3.  tending to become vapour; volatile
 
[C18: from New Latin vaporificus, from Latin vapor steam + facere to make]

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