1. capable of being converted into vapor or gas, especially by heating
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• The volatilizable compounds were separated from the mixture by distillation.
• Mercury is highly volatilizable at room temperature.
• The chemist identified which substances were volatilizable under laboratory conditions.
• Essential oils contain many volatilizable components that give them their fragrance.
• The volatilizable fraction of the sample was collected for further analysis.
• Some plastics release volatilizable chemicals when heated.