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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

  • (..) Which I know nothing about. The Avengers Initiative was scrapped, I thought. And I didn't even qualify. I didn't know that either. Apparently I'm volatile, self-obsessed, don't play well with others. That I did know. This isn't about personality profiles any more. Whatever. Ms Potts, got a second? (..)
    2012 The Avengers