unstable
adjective/ʌnˈsteɪbəl/
Frequency rank: #4,975 most common English word
Meaning
Likely to change suddenly or collapse; not firm or steady.
Example sentence
The scientist warned that the chemical mixture was highly unstable and could explode if heated.
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