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Meaning of volatile

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volatile

Pronunciation:/ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l//ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.

  2. (of a substance) Explosive.

  3. (of a price etc) Variable or erratic.

  4. (of a person) Quick to become angry or violent.