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- 1. violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid: "the plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence"
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In fluid dynamics, turbulence or turbulent flow is fluid motion characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity. It is in contrast to a laminar flow , which occurs when a fluid flows in parallel layers, with no disruption between those layers.
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May 22, 2024 · turbulence, In fluid mechanics, a flow condition (see turbulent flow) in which local speed and pressure change unpredictably as an average flow is maintained. Common examples are wind and water swirling around obstructions, or fast flow ( Reynolds number greater than 2,100) of any sort.
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TURBULENCE meaning: 1 : sudden, violent movements of air or water; 2 : a state of confusion, violence, or disorder.
May 24, 2024 · turbulence in British English. (ˈtɜːbjʊləns ) or rarely turbulency (ˈtɜːbjʊlənsɪ ) noun. 1. a state or condition of confusion, movement, or agitation; disorder. 2. meteorology. local instability in the atmosphere, oceans, or rivers. 3. turbulent flow in a liquid or gas.
Chaotic or unstable eddying motion in a fluid. Avoiding excessive turbulence generated around moving objects (such as airplanes), which can make their motion inefficient and difficult to control, is a major factor in aerodynamic design.
a state or condition of confusion, movement, or agitation; disorder. local instability in the atmosphere, oceans, or rivers. turbulent flow in a liquid or gas. 'turbulence' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
