volatile
Произношение: [ˈvɒlətaɪl]
Контекст: «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.
Пример
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.
Пример
Is this liquid volatile enough to evaporate quickly when heated?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
He has a volatile personality which keeps things exciting in the group.
Пример
Her normally calm demeanor was not volatile during the meeting.
Пример
Do you think his mood is too volatile for a regular job?
Контекст: «markets»
(adjective) when prices or values can change very quickly and suddenly. If stock prices jump up or down frequently, they are considered volatile.
Пример
The stock market was very volatile today with prices changing every minute.
Пример
The prices in this stable market are not volatile at all; they hardly change.
Пример
Why are the prices in this market so volatile right now?