volatility
noun[U]
uk/ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ə.ti/us/ˌvɑː.ləˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/volatilitynoun[U](CHANGE)
thequalityorstateof beinglikelytochangesuddenly,especiallybybecomingworse:
the volatility of thepoliticalsituation
worriesabout volatility in theeconomy
market/price/currencyvolatility
thequalityof beinglikelytobecomeangrysuddenly:
There are manystoriesabout his volatility andvolcanictemper.
- Extrememarketvolatility wouldprovedisastrousforproducersandconsumersalike.
- Price volatility should notaffectconsumerbills.
- Currency volatility is puttingjobsatrisk.
- His volatility andparanoiacausedproblemsfor all heencountered.
- He was onmedicationtocalmhis volatility.
Changing frequently
- capricious
- capriciously
- capriciousness
- changeable
- dipsy-doodle
- fickle
- fluidity
- inconsistently
- inconstant
- inflammable
- kaleidoscopic
- kaleidoscopically
- mercurial
- protean
- raggedly
- raggedness
- schizophrenically
- shifting
- yo-yoing
- zigzag
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Moods
Angry and displeased
volatilitynoun[U](OF SUBSTANCE)
chemistryspecialized
thequalityofchangingeasilyinto agas:
挥发性Thehigherthevapourpressureof aliquidat a giventemperature, thehigherthe volatility.一种液体在特定温度下的蒸汽压越高,挥发性也就越高。
- Volatility is what makesflavorsintoaromasthat weexperienceinournoses.
- Liquids ofvaryingvolatility can beseparated.
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volatile