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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 ===
-[[Coal]]s 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 ===
-[[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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