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Definition volatile in American English

volatile adjective

adjective
/ˈvɑlət(ə)l/
1

a volatile situation can suddenly change or become more dangerous

Example

a volatile stock market

Example

The political situation was becoming more volatile.

Synonyms and related words
dangerous harmful disastrous
1.1

someone who is volatile can quickly become angry or violent

Synonyms and related words
argumentative contrary combative
1.2

a volatile region or country is a place where violence is likely to develop suddenly

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abroad American Anglo-American
2

a volatile liquid or substance can easily change into a gas

Synonyms and related words
absorbent astringent harsh
Definition volatile in American English