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volatile

/ˈvɒlətaɪl/adjective

उच्चारण वॉलटाइल

अस्थिर, जल्दी-जल्दी बदलने वाला

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adjective
  1. 1

    (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

    Opposite stable steady constant

  2. 2

    (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

    Opposite calm placid

  3. 3

    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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