volatilea.[F. volatil, L. volatilis, fr. volare to fly, perhaps akin to velox swift, E. velocity. Cf. Volley.]1. Passing through the air on wings, or by the buoyant force of the atmosphere; flying; having the power to fly.()2. Capable of wasting away, or of easily passing into the ariform state; subject to evaporation.()()3. Fig.: Light-hearted; easily affected by circumstances; airy; lively; hence, changeable; fickle; as, a volatile temper.()You are as giddy and volatile as ever. (Swift.)Volatile alkali. (Old Chem.) See under Alkali. -- Volatile liniment, a liniment composed of sweet oil and ammonia, so called from the readiness with which the latter evaporates. -- Volatile oils. (Chem.) See Essential oils, under Essential.()n.[Cf. F. volatile.] A winged animal; wild fowl; game.(Chaucer. Sir T. Browne.)n.[Cf. F. volatilit.] Quality or state of being volatile; disposition to evaporate; changeableness; fickleness.()()