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volatile
01
prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous
02
tending to vary often or widely
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marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments
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having a tendency to change rapidly and unpredictably, often characterized by fluctuations or instability
Volatile
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a volatile substance; a substance that changes readily from solid or liquid to a vapor
Example
The political situation in the region remains volatile, with ongoing conflicts and power struggles.
The compound's ethereal aroma indicated the presence of volatile organic compounds.
The chemist encapsulated the volatile liquid in a microcapsule to prevent evaporation and maintain stability.
The reflux apparatus allowed researchers to strip volatile components from the reaction mixture.
The nucleus of a comet contains volatile substances that vaporize when the comet approaches the Sun, creating its characteristic tail.
