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Volatile

Definition:

Volatile refers to something that is easily evaporated at normal temperatures, changes rapidly, or tends to become violent or explosive. It can also describe a person who is prone to sudden changes in mood or behavior.

Parts of Speech:

• Adjective
• Noun

Senses:

• Adjective:
1. Evaporating readily at normal temperatures.
2. Changing or fluctuating rapidly and unpredictably.
3. Tending to erupt into violence; explosive.
4. Characterized by unpredictable or unstable behavior.
• Noun:
1. A volatile substance or chemical.
2. A person who is volatile or prone to sudden mood swings.

Sample Sentences:

Adjective:

1. The gasoline in the canister is highly volatile and should be handled with caution.
2. The stock market can be incredibly volatile, with prices changing rapidly throughout the day.
3. The situation became volatile when the protestors clashed with the police.
4. She has a volatile temper, and you never know how she will react to a situation.

Noun:

1. They stored the volatiles in a well-ventilated area.
2. Living with a volatile can be challenging, as you never know what their mood will be like.

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