volatile oil

noun

: an oil that vaporizes readily
especially : essential oil

Examples of volatile oil in a Sentence

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That outcome would produce periodic shortages and hence higher and more volatile oil prices. Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 30 Nov. 2021 With the ongoing demand being impacted by the incoming Labor Day Weekend travel, volatile oil prices and hurricane season looming, further price hikes may be in store. The Arizona Republic, 24 Aug. 2023 When working with chiles, wear plastic or rubber gloves because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes. Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2023 Sugared lemon peels are stored in an airtight container for several hours or days to release their volatile oils (which contain their aroma and flavor). Ali Ramee, Southern Living, 23 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for volatile oil 

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of volatile oil was in 1800

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“Volatile oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volatile%20oil. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

volatile oil

noun
: an oil that vaporizes readily
especially : essential oil compare fatty oil

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