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The definition of volatile
8 Definitions of: volatile
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- adjective, (of a substance) capable of readily changing from a solid or liquid form to a vapour; having a high vapour pressure and a low boiling point
- adjective, (of persons) disposed to caprice or inconstancy; fickle; mercurial
- adjective, (of circumstances) liable to sudden, unpredictable, or explosive change
- adjective, lasting only a short time
- adjective, computing (of a memory) not retaining stored information when the power supply is cut off
- adjective, flying or capable of flight; volant
- noun, a volatile substance
- noun, a winged creature
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| Synonyms: | unstable, changeable, shift, variable, unsettled, explosive, unsteady, temperamental, erratic, mercurial | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | stable, calm |
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