volatile

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/ or /ˈvɑl.əˌtaɪ.əl/ or [ˈvɑ.lə.ɾɫ̩]
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/

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Noun

Singular volatile

Plural volatiles

1. A volatile is something that is volatile.

Adjective

Positive volatile

Comparative more volatile

Superlative most volatile

1. If something is volatile, it will evaporate easily.
2. If something is volatile, it can change very easily.

   The problem is becoming more volatile.