Definition of Volatile
Volatile
vol·a·tile
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
capable of or likely to change suddenly and/or unexpectedly, especially negatively, for example to conflict or violence;
e.g. The volatile political scenario has the whole population on edge.
(adjective)
tending to easily turn to gas/vapors at relatively low temperatures such as room temperature;
e.g. The fuel for the machine is highly volatile and must be stored under special conditions.
(noun)
a substance that tends to turn to gas/vapor easily at relatively low temperatures such as room temperature;
e.g. The chemical is a volatile so you are likely to inhale some of it while using it.
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