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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

  • (..) handle real emotions. I do not know if that's fair. I know she liked to put it all on you. But as ar as emotions go, Catherine was pretty volatile... Am I in this for.. strong enough to be in a relationship? Is it not a real relationship? I dont know. (..)
    2013 Her