Volatiilsed

Volatiilsed is an Estonian adjective meaning "volatile" or "liable to change quickly and unpredictably". The term is used across disciplines to describe things with high variability.

In chemistry, volatiilsed ained are those that evaporate readily at room temperature due to high vapor pressures and low boiling points. They commonly include organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone, and diethyl ether, though many other vaporizable substances fall into this category. Volatile substances are often flammable and can influence air quality through emissions.

In economics and finance, volatility refers to the magnitude of price fluctuations. Volatiilsed hinnad or turud change rapidly over short periods, and volatility is a standard measure of risk. Historical volatility uses past price changes, while implied volatility derives from option prices and reflects expected future variability.

Etymology: the Estonian term is derived from the Latin volatilis via the French volatile, and is related to the English "volatile".

Usage notes: volatility depends on context; business or policy decisions often consider volatility to assess risk, cost, and planning.