volatile

/vˈɒlɐtˌa‍ɪl/

/ˈvɑɫətəɫ/

volatile

evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures

tending to vary often or widely

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

synonyms : fickle

prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous

synonyms : explosive

Volatile

a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor

Examples

1. These particles or odorants are "volatile."

2. A calm sea is less volatile.

3. The situation is still volatile.

4. The situation is very volatile.