A volatile substance has a high vapor pressure at a given temperature compared with a non-volatile compound. Examples of Volatile Substances A volatile material is one that has a high vapor pressure. 1  Mercury is a volatile element. 2  Dry ice is a volatile inorganic compound that sublimates at room temperature from solid phase into carbon dioxide vapor. 3  Osmium tetroxide (OsO4), is another volatile inorganic compound. 4  Many organic compounds are volatile.
The definition of an exploit is a heroic act or an act worthy of praise. An example of exploit is a journey to the top of a large mountain.
Definition of employment. 1  1 : use, purpose. 2  2a : activity in which one engages or is employed seeking gainful employmentb : an instance of such activityc : the extent or degree to which a labor force is employed Employment is high. 3  3 : the act of employing : the state of being employed employment of a pen in sketching.