volatile oil

noun

: an oil that vaporizes readily
especially : essential oil

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All that party infighting — present before every primary, but at a fever pitch now — comes against a backdrop of broader voter unease about the war in Iran, volatile oil and gas prices, and the burgeoning threat of AI to the American workforce. Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026 Cedarwood contains volatile oils with a strong scent that repels insects. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 2026 EasyJet last week warned that volatile oil prices will weigh on costs over the coming months, impacting customer bookings. Hugh Leask, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, which have spiked sharply since the war in the Middle East began and fighting near the narrow Strait of Hormuz created a chokepoint for global oil supplies. Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for volatile oil

Word History

First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of volatile oil was in 1800

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“Volatile oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volatile%20oil. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

volatile oil

noun
: an oil that vaporizes readily
especially : essential oil compare fatty oil

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