volatile

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/
/ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A chemical or compound that changes into a gas easily.

Adjective
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

Evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions.

2 Definition

(of a substance) Explosive.

3 Definition

(of a price etc) Variable or erratic.

4 Definition

(of a person) Quick to become angry or violent.

5 Definition

Fickle.

6 Definition

Temporary or ephemeral.

7 Definition

(of a situation) Potentially violent.

8 Definition

(of a variable) Having its associated memory immediately updated with any changes in value.

9 Definition

(of memory) Whose content is lost when the computer is powered down

10 Definition

Passing through the air on wings, or by the buoyant force of the atmosphere; flying; having the power to fly.