The process of converting a liquid into gas is known as "vaporization." This can occur through two main mechanisms: evaporation and boiling. Evaporation happens at the surface of the liquid at any temperature, while boiling specifically involves heating the liquid to its boiling point, causing bubbles to form throughout the liquid. Vaporization is a crucial process in various natural and technological systems, such as water cycles in the environment and industrial applications like distillation. Understanding vaporization is important for fields ranging from meteorology to engineering.