vol·a·tile (v l  -tl, -t l )adj. 1. Chemistry a. Evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures. b. That can be readily vaporized. 2. a. Tending to vary often or widely, as in price: the ups and downs of volatile stocks. b. Inconstant; fickle: a flirt's volatile affections. c. Lighthearted; flighty: in a volatile mood. d. Ephemeral; fleeting. 3. Tending to violence; explosive: a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation. 4. Flying or capable of flying; volant. [French, from Old French, from Latin vol  tilis, flying, from voltus, past participle of volre, to fly.]vol a·tile n.vol a·tili·ty (-t l-t ), vola·tile·ness (-tl-ns, -tl-) n. |
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