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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

  • (..) What's that? - This is the old generator for the mine. - Hey, you don't want to touch that. What are you doing? There might be some volatile compounds there, you know. - Serious generator. - Hannah, that thing could blow up. Stop throwing switches. Don't do that. No, wait. Get away from that thing. (..)
    2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth