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

  • (..) my immediate involvement. It'll be hard to investigate if you're detaining all my witnesses. The security of information is paramount. In these volatile times... ...mistakes like Jordan Tower can no longer be tolerated... ...if, indeed, Jordan Tower was an accident. - What does that mean? (..)
    2005 V for Vendetta