Volatile
adjective | /volatile/
Likely to change rapidly, unpredictably, or suddenly; also, capable of evaporating easily.
Volatile
adjective | /volatile/
Essential WordsMEDIUMLikely to change rapidly, unpredictably, or suddenly; also, capable of evaporating easily.
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"Investors grew cautious during the volatile market downturn. Means: Investors became careful because the market was changing unpredictably."
"The laboratory stored the volatile liquid in a sealed container. Means: The laboratory kept the easily evaporated liquid in a closed container."
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Volatile situations seem to fly from one state to another; volatile liquids readily fly off as vapor.
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