volatilidade
[vo-la-ti-li-DA-de]
nounfemininepl: volatilidades
volatility
1. The quality or state of being volatile; tendency to change rapidly or unexpectedly
The volatility of the stock market makes it risky for conservative investors.
A volatilidade do mercado de ações torna-o arriscado para investidores conservadores.
2. In chemistry and physics, the tendency of a substance to evaporate or change state
The volatility of alcohol makes it evaporate quickly at room temperature.
A volatilidade do álcool faz com que ele evapore rapidamente à temperatura ambiente.
3. In finance, a measure of price fluctuations of a financial asset over time
High volatility in cryptocurrency prices attracts both traders and speculators.
A alta volatilidade dos preços das criptomoedas atrai traders e especuladores.
4. Fickleness or instability in behavior or emotions
His emotional volatility made it difficult to predict his reactions.
Sua volatilidade emocional tornava difícil prever suas reações.
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