volatile
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volatile(
va
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luh
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tayl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (chemistry)
a. volátil
Part of what makes gasoline so dangerous is that it is an extremely volatile substance.Parte de lo que hace que la gasolina sea tan peligrosa es que es una sustancia muy volátil.
b. inestable
Investors are wary because the market has been so volatile.Los inversores están siendo precavidos porque el mercado ha estado inestable.
c. volátil (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
The mistrust of the police has created a volatile environment.La desconfianza de la policía ha creado un ambiente volátil.
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