volatile

Definition

• n. a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor
• adj. evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures
• adj. tending to vary often or widely

Word forms

Plural

volatiles

Example sentences

1. a.

   The stock market can be very volatile, with prices changing rapidly every day.

2. n.

   The researcher collected samples of volatile substances from the experiment.

3. [計]

   The volatile data should be stored carefully to prevent loss.