volatile

/ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l//ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/

noun

  1. 1

    A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.

adjective

  1. 1

    Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.

  2. 2

    (of a substance) Explosive.

  3. 3

    (of a price etc) Variable or erratic.

  4. 4

    (of a person) Quick to become angry or violent.

  5. 5

    Fickle.

  6. 6

    Temporary or ephemeral.

  7. 7

    (of a situation) Potentially violent.

  8. 8

    (of a variable) Having its associated memory immediately updated with any changes in value.

  9. 9

    (of memory) Whose content is lost when the computer is powered down

  10. 10

    Passing through the air on wings, or by the buoyant force of the atmosphere; flying; having the power to fly.

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