volatile

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/ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ English

Definitions

noun

A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.

adjective

Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.
(of a substance) Explosive.
(of a price etc) Variable or erratic.
(of a person) Quick to become angry or violent.

Related words

Synonyms

vaporific volatilizable evaporable vaporizable explosive changeful changeable fickle unstable inconstant ignescent combustible inflammable incandescent hot warming

Associated

ices compounds evaporate voc anesthetic aroma pheromones organic flammable odor benzene distillation

Rhymes

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