Volatile refers to something changeable, explosive, or evaporating rapidly.
Volátil se refiere a algo cambiante, explosivo o que se evapora rápidamente.
| Word | volatile |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | changeable; explosive; evaporating rapidly. |
| Sentence | The political climate today is extremely volatile: no one can predict what the electorate will do next. Maria Callas's temper was extremely volatile: the only thing you could predict was that she was sure to blow up. Ethyl chloride is an extremely volatile liquid: it evaporates instantly. |
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