volatile oil
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- noun
- /ˈvɒl.ə.tɪl ɔɪl/
- Specialized
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aceite volátil
- So how do you redefine an industry that is heavily regulated, dependent on volatile oil prices, highly competitive (an oligopoly), very conservative, similar to a dentist visit, and generally not known for innovation and great customer service?
- contain volatile oils
Examples
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Nigella sativa contains a number of substances and volatile oils important to the human body, as well as a number of fixed-interest oils.
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They are also called volatile oils.
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Chemical analysis has shown that it contains the Nigella sativa volatile oil in the material Alnejalon.
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A few drops of the light fluid allow the pigments to create a uniform layer of color; three of the more volatile oils evaporate quickly, and two are left behind.
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Volatile oils like limonene, the principal aroma component of lemon, can be incorporated into Fantesk after it is processed into a powder.
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If you can get the volatile oils off your skin before they start to irritate, you shouldn't have any problems... My family always used Sunlight bar soap and scrubbed the top layer of skin off along with the oils (more out of panic than necessity)!
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The volatile oil in peppermint gives it a distinct and refreshing scent that is perfect for aromatherapy.
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The volatile oils extracted from citrus fruits are commonly used to enhance flavor in cooking and baking.
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To capture the fragrant volatile oils, the distillation process transforms the plant material into an aromatic essential oil.
Synonyms
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A strong-smelling oil from a plant used in perfumes and to add scent to a room
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A substance that easily turns into gas at room temperature
How Volatile
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase is directly compositional: 'volatile' (evaporates readily) modifies 'oil' (a liquid), so a learner who knows both words can infer it means an oil that easily evaporates and often carries a plant's aroma. This follows normal English modifier+noun composition and similar calques exist in other languages, making the meaning predictable for B1 learners who know the constituents.
Etymology
The term volatile oil comes from volatile, a word that once meant 'to fly', so imagine tiny drops of the oil 'flying' into the air as a smell. That's why volatile oil means an oil that easily evaporates and carries the plant's scent, which is why people use it in perfumes and flavoring.