volatile liquid
Fast-evaporating fluid
A volatile liquid is one that evaporates readily at normal temperatures, turning from liquid to vapor with minimal heat input.
Gasoline, alcohol, and acetone are common examples—they produce noticeable fumes and disappear quickly when left in open containers.
The term appears frequently in chemistry, safety warnings, and industrial contexts where rapid evaporation poses fire hazards or requires special handling.
Store volatile liquids in sealed containers away from heat sources.
- flammabilityEase of catching fire
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- tolueneAromatic solvent from petroleum
- flash pointIgnition temperature threshold
- boiling pointVaporization threshold
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