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volatile

UK/ˈvɒlətaɪl/US/'vɒlәtail/
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Definitions

adj.

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably; evaporating quickly at normal temperatures; explosive or unstable.

不稳定的;易变的;易挥发的

n.

A chemical substance that evaporates easily at normal temperatures.

挥发性物质

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
volroll, turn (volvere); will, wish (velle)
+
atilconnector
+
esuffix
=volatile
Root vol still carries 50 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The stock market has been extremely volatile this year.

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