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What does "volatile" mean in the term "volitile organic compounds"?

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The most common definition used for "volatile" in the media would probably be dangerous, but this is not always true to scientific application. "Volatile" in this context could pertain to a chemical spill perhaps, indicating the volatility in the chemical means that it could soon be not only a ground spill but also contaminate the air surrounding the area as well.

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