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

  • (..) problems with our neighbor... and the police were not very helpful. Ben? I was scared of him, Leonard! We have a child. He was a volatile neighbor, he was a drinker, he was nasty. He constantly made trouble, he was a security guard, so I know he owned a gun. Who knows if he fly off the handle! (..)
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