volatile
/ˈvɒlətaɪl/adjective
उच्चारण वॉलटाइल
अस्थिर, जल्दी-जल्दी बदलने वाला
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(of a situation, prices or mood) likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly
अस्थिर, जल्दी-जल्दी बदलने वाला
- The stock market is volatile this week.
- a volatile political situation
- Oil prices are volatile because of events overseas.
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- The situation in the city remained volatile after the protest.
- Investors fear a volatile year ahead.
Synonyms unstable unpredictable changeable
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(of a person) likely to become angry or violent suddenly
(व्यक्ति) जल्दी भड़क जाने वाला, अस्थिर स्वभाव का
- He has a volatile temper.
- The coach has a volatile temper and often shouts at players.
- Her volatile moods made her hard to work with.
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- The volatile crowd turned angry within minutes.
- He was a volatile young man who quarrelled with everyone.
Synonyms temperamental explosive
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chemistry
(of a substance) that changes quickly into a gas
(रसायन) वाष्पशील, जल्दी उड़ जाने वाला
- Petrol is highly volatile.
- Alcohol is volatile and evaporates quickly.
- Perfume contains volatile oils that vanish quickly if the bottle is left open.
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- Nail polish remover is a volatile liquid.
- These chemicals are volatile and must be stored in sealed containers.
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volatility noun