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volatile

Pronunciation: [ˈvɒlətaɪl]

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Learn how to use volatile in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Is this liquid volatile enough to evaporate quickly when heated?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Do you think his mood is too volatile for a regular job?

Context: “markets”

(adjective) when prices or values can change very quickly and suddenly. If stock prices jump up or down frequently, they are considered volatile.

Example

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.

Example

Why are the prices in this market so volatile right now?

How to pronounce volatile

Pronunciation: [ˈvɒlətaɪl]

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