ADJECTIVE
volatil/volaˈtiːl/volatile; unstable (chemistry, finance)
volatil is a German adjective that means volatile or unstable (chemistry, finance). It is pronounced /volaˈtiːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "volatiler" and "volatilsten".
Definitions
1.easily evaporating or vaporizing(chemistry, physics)
a.able to quickly turn into gas at normal temperatures
Aceton ist ein sehr volatiles Lösungsmittel.—Acetone is a very volatile solvent.
2.liable to rapid and unpredictable change; unstable(figurative, finance, general)
a.prone to quick, unexpected changes
Die Aktienmärkte sind derzeit äußerst volatil.—The stock markets are extremely volatile at the moment.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | volatil |
|---|---|
| Comparative | volatiler |
| Superlative | volatilsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "volatil" mean in English?
- "volatil" means volatile or unstable (chemistry, finance). It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "volatil"?
- "volatil" is pronounced /volaˈtiːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "volatil"?
- The comparative of "volatil" is "volatiler" and the superlative is "volatilsten".
- What part of speech is "volatil"?
- "volatil" is a adjective in German.
