How to Pronounce "volatile"

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Definition

Describes something that changes quickly and unexpectedly, such as a person's mood or a situation like the stock market. In science, it also refers to substances that easily turn into gas.

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Some chemicals are highly volatile and should be handled with care.

He has a volatile temper and gets angry easily.

Gasoline is a volatile liquid, which is why it evaporates so quickly.

Their relationship is pretty volatile—one day they're happy, the next they're fighting.