volatile
Aussprache: [ˈvɒlətaɪl]
Kontext: „science“
(adjective) when a substance can easily change from a solid or liquid to a gas. It's like when you heat something up and it starts to turn into vapor, like boiling water turning into steam.
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The water is volatile because it quickly turns to steam when heated.
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The ice is not volatile; it stays solid unless it melts at a high enough temperature.
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Is this liquid volatile enough to evaporate quickly when heated?
Kontext: „emotions“
(adjective) when someone has strong feelings that can change quickly. If a person is a bit unpredictable and gets really angry or really happy without warning, we can call their mood volatile.
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He has a volatile personality which keeps things exciting in the group.
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Her normally calm demeanor was not volatile during the meeting.
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Do you think his mood is too volatile for a regular job?
Kontext: „markets“
(adjective) when prices or values can change very quickly and suddenly. If stock prices jump up or down frequently, they are considered volatile.
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The stock market was very volatile today with prices changing every minute.
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The prices in this stable market are not volatile at all; they hardly change.
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Why are the prices in this market so volatile right now?