Meaning & Definition of Volatile in English
English⟶
Volatile
/vɑlətəl/
noun
1. A volatile substance
- A substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor
- "It was heated to evaporate the volatiles"
synonym:
- volatile
adjective
1. Evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures
- "Volatile oils"
- "Volatile solvents"
synonym:
- volatile
2. Liable to lead to sudden change or violence
- "An explosive issue"
- "A volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"
synonym:
- explosive,
- volatile
3. Marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
- "Fickle friends"
- "A flirt's volatile affections"
synonym:
- fickle,
- volatile
4. Tending to vary often or widely
- "Volatile stocks"
- "Volatile emotions"
synonym:
- volatile
Examples of using
The volatile old man who lived next to Tom often yelled at the neighbourhood kids.
Tom and Mary's relationship was very volatile and they argued constantly.