volatile
1 adj A situation that is volatile is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly.
(=unstable)
The international oil markets have been highly volatile since the early 1970s...
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volatility n-uncount
(=instability)
He is keen to see a general reduction in arms sales given the volatility of the region.
2 adj If someone is volatile, their mood often changes quickly.
He has a volatile temper.
3 adj A volatile liquid or substance is one that will quickly change into a gas. (TECHNICAL)
It's thought that the blast occurred when volatile chemicals exploded.