nonvolatilizable
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not capable of being readily volatilized: Describes a substance, typically a liquid or solid, that does not easily evaporate or turn into vapor at normal temperatures and pressures. It implies a low vapor pressure and high boiling point.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The nonvolatilizable residue was left in the beaker after heating.
- Glycerin is a nonvolatilizable liquid under standard conditions.
- This property makes it a nonvolatilizable component in the mixture.
Advanced Usage
- Used primarily in scientific, technical, and industrial contexts, especially in chemistry, materials science, and engineering, to describe the physical stability of a substance.
- Often contrasts with "volatile" substances. A compound will remain when a volatile one has evaporated.
Variants and Related Words
- Nonvolatile (adj): The more common and general synonym, meaning not volatile. Often used interchangeably in many contexts.
- The data is stored on a nonvolatile memory chip.
- Nonvolatilisable (adj): An alternative spelling, chiefly British English.
- Involatile (adj): A less common synonym with the same core meaning.
Synonyms
- Nonvolatile
- Involatile
- Low-volatility
Antonyms
- Volatile
- Evaporative
- Vaporous
Adjective
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not volatilizing readily
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a nonvolatile acid
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