Volatile
Pronunciation: /ˈvɑːlətəl/
Volatile (adjective)
- likely to change suddenly or become dangerous.
- easily turns into gas at a low temperature.
- subject to rapid and unpredictable changes, especially in prices.
Examples
- Her mood is volatile and changes quickly.
- The weather is volatile and unpredictable.
Common collocations: volatile personality, volatile situation, volatile substance, volatile compound, volatile market