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   Vol·a·tile

   /ˈvälədl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures: "volatile solvents such as petroleum ether, hexane, and benzene" Similar evaporativevaporousvaporescentexplosiveeruptiveinflammableunstabletechnical:labile
   • 2. liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse: "the political situation was becoming more volatile" Similar tensestrainedfraughtuneasyuncomfortablechargedexplosiveeruptiveinflammatoryturbulentin turmoilfull of upheavalsinformal:hairynail-bitingwhite-knuckledodgyOpposite stablecalm
   • ▪ (of a person) liable to display rapid changes of emotion: "a passionate, volatile young man" Similar unpredictablechangeablevariableinconstantinconsistentuncertainerraticirregularunstableturbulentunsteadyunsettledunreliableundependablechangingever-changingvaryingshiftingfluctuatingfluidmutableproteanfitfulwaveringfull of ups and downsmercurialcapriciouswhimsicalfickleflightygiddyimpulsivewaywardtemperamentalhighly strungexcitableemotionaloveremotionalfierymoodycholericstormytempestuousvolcanicinformal:blowing hot and coldpeakytechnical:labilerare:fluctuantchangefulOpposite stableconstant
   • 3. (of a computer's memory) retaining data only as long as there is a power supply connected.

   noun

   • 1. a volatile substance.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘creature that flies’, also, as a collective, ‘birds’): from Old French volatil or Latin volatilis, from volare ‘to fly’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. volatileness noun

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › volatilevolatile adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of volatile adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › volatileVOLATILE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   VOLATILE meaning: 1. A volatile person can suddenly become angry or violent. 2. A volatile situation might suddenly…. Learn more.

4. www.wordreference.com › definition › volatilevolatile - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   vol•a•tile (vol′ ə tl, -til or, esp. Brit., -tīl′), adj. Chemistry evaporating rapidly; passing off readily in the form of vapor: Acetone is a volatile solvent. tending or threatening to break out into open violence; explosive: a volatile political situation.

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   1. The volatile liquid evaporated within seconds of being exposed to air. 2. The stock market experienced a volatile trading day, with prices constantly fluctuating. 3. The political situation in the region remained volatile, with tensions escalating. 4. The volcanic eruption unleashed a volatile mix of gases and ash into the atmosphere. 5.

6. en.thefreedictionary.com › volatileVolatile - definition of volatile by The Free Dictionary

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   Define volatile. volatile synonyms, volatile pronunciation, volatile translation, English dictionary definition of volatile. adj. 1. Chemistry a. Evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures. b. Capable of being readily vaporized. 2. a. Tending to vary often or widely,...

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryVOLATILE - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   A complete guide to the word "VOLATILE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusVOLATILE - 73 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   fixed. The rate of change is fixed at 2.3 percent. consistent. She has made consistent improvement in her studies. Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms of volatile. Learn more. If you change someone or something, you make it or them different.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › volatile_nvolatile, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   What does the word volatile mean? There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word volatile , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

10. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishVOLATILE - Definition in English - bab.la

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    UK /ˈvɒlətʌɪl/ adjective 1. (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures volatile solvents such as petroleum ether, hexane, and benzene 2. liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse the political situation was becoming more volatile (of a person) liable to display rapid changes of emotion a passionate ...

11. ludwig.guru › s › volatilevolatile | English Definition & Examples | Ludwig

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    The word 'volatile' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe a situation or person that is unpredictable or unstable, or a situation that can change quickly and unexpectedly. Example: The stock market is notoriously volatile, making it difficult to predict exactly when to invest.