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volatile

Definition

  • noun: a chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily
  • noun: a substance that is readily vaporizable at relatively low temperature
  • adjective: likely to change in a very sudden or extreme way
  • adjective: readily vaporizable at a relatively low temperature
  • synonyms: flying, airy, lively

Examples

  • He has a very 'volatile' temper. [=he gets angry very suddenly and violently]

  • The protests are increasing, creating a 'volatile' situation in the capital.

  • The stock market can be very 'volatile'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) biggest weapons arsenal in the world. We need to start moving the money. Maybe buy some time. --Will he be able to get this extremely volatile situation under control. Muriel Walker's here. Thousands are gathering, leaving candles and flowers... We've got movement. We've got movement (..)
    2013 White House Down