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volatile

/ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.
  2. Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.
  3. (of a substance) Explosive.
  4. (of a price etc) Variable or erratic.
  5. (of a person) Quick to become angry or violent.
  6. Fickle.
  7. Temporary or ephemeral.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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