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Labile Definition & Meaning

labile
adjective
  1. (chemistry, physics, biology) readily undergoing change or breakdown
  2. liable to change; "an emotionally labile person"

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What does labile mean?
(chemistry, physics, biology) readily undergoing change or breakdown liable to change; "an emotionally labile person"
What part of speech is labile?
Labile is an adjective.
How many definitions does labile have?
Labile has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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