volatile

🇺🇸 /ˈvɑːlətl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈvɒlətaɪl/
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adjective
R

changing moods quickly

Her volatile mood made it hard to predict her reactions.

R

likely to change suddenly and become dangerous

The volatile market conditions made investors nervous.

R

easily turning into gas

Gasoline is volatile and evaporates quickly.

translation

adj. changing moods quickly; likely to change suddenly and become dangerous; easily turning into gas