volatility

/ˌvɑləˈtɪləti/
noun
  1. The tendency of a substance to evaporate or turn into vapor easily.
    • The volatility of the chemical made it dangerous to store in warm conditions.
    • Perfume makers consider the volatility of each oil when creating a fragrance.
    • Gasoline has high volatility, which is why it evaporates quickly.
  2. The quality of being likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
    • The political volatility in the region made travel risky.
    • Her mood volatility made it hard for her friends to know how she would react.
    • Investors are worried about the volatility of the stock market this year.
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