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Something 'nonvolatilisable' can't readily become a gas or vapor. Think of table salt; you can't easily turn it into a vapor. It's the opposite of 'volatilisable'. This signifies a lack of capacity to evaporate under standard conditions. Strong molecular attractions are often the cause. Think of glass: it's nonvolatilisable thanks to its rigid structure.
This word is formed by combining 'non-' (meaning 'not') with 'volatilisable,' indicating something capable of being made volatile. 'Volatilisable' comes from 'volatile,' meaning easily evaporated. 'Volatile' traces back to the Latin word 'volatilis,' meaning 'flying' or 'fleeting,' derived from 'volare' (to fly). So 'nonvolatilisable' means 'not able to be made to fly away'.
In 'The Lord of the Rings,' the One Ring is incredibly durable and resistant to change. You could describe the material it's made from as 'nonvolatilisable' – it wouldn't simply evaporate or break down, no matter what challenges it faced in Mordor or elsewhere.
Add 'nonvolatilisable' to your arsenal! It's great for describing materials that stay put and don't turn into vapor. A valuable term for understanding material science. 🔬
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