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   Tur·bu·lent

   /ˈtərbyələnt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm: "the country's turbulent 20-year history" Similar tempestuousstormyunstableunsettledtumultuousexplosivein turmoilfull of upheavalsfull of conflictfull of ups and downsroller-coasterchaoticfull of confusionviolentwildanarchiclawlessOpposite peaceful
   • ▪ (of air or water) moving unsteadily or violently: "the turbulent sea" Similar roughstormytempestuousstorm-tossedheavyviolentwildangryragingboilingseethingfoamingchoppybumpyagitatedsquallyblusteryroilyliterary:welteringrare:boisterousOpposite calmquietglassy
   • ▪ relating to or denoting flow of a fluid in which the velocity at any point fluctuates irregularly and there is continual mixing rather than a steady or laminar flow pattern.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin turbulentus ‘full of commotion’, from turba ‘crowd’.

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   • 1. turbulently adverb

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   What does turbulent mean?

   • Turbulent air or water moves very strongly and suddenly. (Definition of turbulent from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) 情況／時間, 騷亂的，騷動的, 動盪的，混亂的… 情况／时间, 骚乱的，骚动的, 动荡的，混乱的… turbulento… turbulento, agitado… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! TURBULENT definition: 1.

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   What is flow turbulence?

   • In many geophysical flows (rivers, atmospheric boundary layer), the flow turbulence is dominated by the coherent structures and turbulent events. A turbulent event is a series of turbulent fluctuations that contain more energy than the average flow turbulence.

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   What is turbulence in fluid mechanics?

   • 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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   What is a turbulence in engineering?

   • Turbulence is commonly observed in everyday phenomena such as surf, fast flowing rivers, billowing storm clouds, or smoke from a chimney, and most fluid flows occurring in nature or created in engineering applications are turbulent.

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   A turbulent situation, time, etc is one in which there are a lot of sudden changes, arguments, or violence: a turbulent relationship. turbulent adjective (AIR/WATER) Turbulent air or water moves very strongly and suddenly. turbulence. noun [ U ] uk / ˈtɜːbjələns / us.

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   Check pronunciation: turbulent. Definition of turbulent adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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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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   Origin turbulent (1400-1500) Latin turbulentus, from turba; → TURBID. turbulent meaning, definition, what is turbulent: a turbulent situation or period of time ...: Learn more.

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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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    What does the adjective turbulent mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective turbulent , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.