volatile : Idioms & Phrases

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non-volatile storage

  • noun computer storage that is not lost when the power is turned off
    nonvolatile storage.
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Sal volatile

  • noun a solution of ammonium carbonate in ammonia water and alcohol
    spirits of ammonia.
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  • . NL. (a) (Chem.) See Sal ammoniac, above. (b) Spirits of ammonia.
Webster 1913

Volatile alkali

  • . (Old Chem.) See under Alkali.
Webster 1913

Volatile liniment

  • a liniment composed of sweet oil and ammonia, so called from the readiness with which the latter evaporates.
Webster 1913

volatile oil

  • noun an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings
    essential oil; volatile oil.
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Volatile oils

  • noun an oil having the odor or flavor of the plant from which it comes; used in perfume and flavorings
    essential oil; volatile oil.
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  • . (Chem.) See Essential oils, under Essential.
Webster 1913

volatile storage

  • noun computer storage that is erased when the power is turned off
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