volatile
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The tank in southern California contains an estimated 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly volatile and flammable substance used in the production of plastic.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The core PCE price index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is expected to rise 3.3%, compared with 3.2% previously.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
It is spreading rapidly in one of the most volatile and vulnerable regions of the world, worrying U.S. and international health officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Upon arriving at the scene, officials determined that methyl methacrylate, a volatile liquid used to make plastic, was leaking out of a 34,000-gallon vat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
The capstone of the Jefferson-Madison collaboration occurred at this volatile political moment—namely, their joint authorship of the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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