volatiles

/ˈvɑlətaɪlz/ /ˈvɑlətɪlz/

Meanings

noun

A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.

Examples :

"The strong smell in the art room was from the paint volatiles evaporating. "

noun

The volatile part of a petroleum fraction.

Examples :

"During oil refining, the volatiles evaporate first because they have the lowest boiling points. "

chemistry fuel substance

noun

The volatile parts of a planet's atmosphere or crust.

Examples :

"Scientists study the volatiles escaping from Mars' surface to understand its past atmosphere. "

astronomy geology space chemistry physics material substance environment

Related Words

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

volatile noun

/ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ /ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/

A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.

"The volatile quickly evaporated from the science experiment. "

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

petroleum noun

/pəˈtɹoʊliəm/

A flammable liquid ranging in color from clear to very dark brown and black, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons, occurring naturally in deposits under the Earth's surface

"The factory used petroleum to fuel its machinery. "

evaporating verb

/ɪˈvæpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /iˈvæpəˌreɪtɪŋ/

To transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state

"The puddle of water on the sidewalk is evaporating in the hot sun. "

$Illustration fraction$

fraction noun

/ˈfɹæk.ʃən/

A part of a whole, especially a comparatively small part.

"The fraction of the pie left was very small; only a tiny bit remained. "

refining verb

/rɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/ /riˈfaɪnɪŋ/

To purify; reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities.

"to refine gold"

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

escaping verb

/əsˈkeɪpɪŋ/

To get free; to free oneself.

"The factory was evacuated after toxic gases escaped from a pipe."

evaporate verb

/ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/

To transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state

"The puddle of water on the sidewalk will evaporate in the sun. "