volatile

• يصف شيئًا يمكن أن يتغير فجأة وبشكل غير متوقع، وغالبًا نحو الأسوأ. ويُستخدم أيضًا لوصف المواد سريعة التبخر أو الأوضاع غير المستقرة والقابلة للانفجار.

Describes something that is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially for the worse.

1. Chemically unstableB2formalscientific

   Tending to evaporate or change into vapor easily at ordinary temperatures.

   متطاير

   • Gasoline is a highly volatile liquid.
   • Volatile solvents should be stored in a cool place.
   • The chemist handled the volatile compound with extreme caution.

   المرادفاتevaporativefugitivevaporizablevaporous

   الأضدادnonvolatilestable

2. Unpredictable or changeableB2formal

   Likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially for the worse.

   متقلب

   • The political situation in the region remains volatile.
   • Stock markets can be very volatile during economic crises.
   • He has a volatile temper that makes him difficult to work with.

   المرادفاتcapriciouschangeableerraticficklefluctuatinginconstantmercurialunpredictableunstablevariable

   الأضدادcalmconstantpredictablereliablestablesteady

3. Explosive or dangerousB2formal

   Potentially violent or explosive; likely to erupt.

   قابل للانفجار

   • The protest turned volatile when police arrived.
   • Relations between the two countries are increasingly volatile.
   • The meeting became volatile after the controversial proposal.

   المرادفاتcombustibledangerouseruptiveexplosivefieryinflammatorytenseunstable

   الأضدادcalmpeacefulsafestabletranquil

• اسم يشير إلى مادة تتطاير بسرعة، أي تتحول بسهولة من الحالة الصلبة أو السائلة إلى بخار. ويُستعمل مجازاً أيضاً للدلالة على شيء سريع التغير أو غير مستقر.

A noun referring to a substance that changes readily from a solid or liquid state to a vapor.

1. Volatile substanceC1formalscientific

   A substance that changes readily from a solid or liquid to a vapor at relatively low temperatures.

   مادة متطايرة

   • The chemist carefully stored the volatile in a sealed container.
   • Volatiles like acetone evaporate quickly at room temperature.
   • The lab technician handled the volatile with protective gloves.

   الأضدادnonvolatilestable