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==Special definitions== | |||
There are a number of special definitions of the terms ''volatility'' and ''volatile'' commonly used in certain fields of study but which are still within the overall context of chemistry: | |||
'''''Wine making:''''' The wine industry uses the term ''volatile acids'' to refer to organic acids that are water-soluble, have short carbon chains (six carbon atoms or less) and which occur in wine. For example: carbonic acid, acetic acid, formic acid, butyric acid and proprionic acid. | |||
'''''Cosmetics and flavorings:''''' Certain ''volatile oils'' obtained from plants have distinctive, pleasant aromas which are used in cosmetics and food flavorings. These oils are commonly referred to as ''essential oils'' | |||
'''''Coal:''''' Coals contain certain amounts of ''volatile matter'', defined as the portion of a coal sample which, when heated in the absence of air, is released as inorganic and organic gases. | |||
'''''Anesthetics:''''' Inhalational anesthetics, commonly referred to as ''volatile anesthetics'' are organic liquids at room temperature which are easily vaporized. Some examples are: halothane, isoflurane and sevoflurane. | |||
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Special definitions
There are a number of special definitions of the terms volatility and volatile commonly used in certain fields of study but which are still within the overall context of chemistry:
Wine making: The wine industry uses the term volatile acids to refer to organic acids that are water-soluble, have short carbon chains (six carbon atoms or less) and which occur in wine. For example: carbonic acid, acetic acid, formic acid, butyric acid and proprionic acid.
Cosmetics and flavorings: Certain volatile oils obtained from plants have distinctive, pleasant aromas which are used in cosmetics and food flavorings. These oils are commonly referred to as essential oils
Coal: Coals contain certain amounts of volatile matter, defined as the portion of a coal sample which, when heated in the absence of air, is released as inorganic and organic gases.
Anesthetics: Inhalational anesthetics, commonly referred to as volatile anesthetics are organic liquids at room temperature which are easily vaporized. Some examples are: halothane, isoflurane and sevoflurane.