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   Tur·bu·lence

   /ˈtərbyələns/

   

   noun

   • 1. violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid: "the plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence" Similar rough air currentsirregular atmospheric motionuneven air movementroughnessstorminesstempestuousnessheavinessviolencewildnesschoppinessagitationOpposite calmness
   • ▪ conflict; confusion: "a time of political turbulence" Similar turmoilinstabilityconflictupheavaltumulttroublesunrestfermentdisorderdisruptiondisturbancechaosconfusionSturm und DrangOpposite peacecalmness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin turbulentia, from turbulentus ‘full of commotion’ (see turbulent).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › turbulenceTurbulence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TURBULENCE is the quality or state of being turbulent. How to use turbulence in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › turbulenceTURBULENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TURBULENCE definition: 1. a state of confusion without any order: 2. strong sudden movements within air or water: 3. a…. Learn 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 laminar flow, which occurs when a fluid flows in parallel layers with no disruption between those layers.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › turbulenceTURBULENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TURBULENCE meaning: 1. a state of confusion without any order: 2. strong sudden movements within air or water: 3. a…. Learn more.

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   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. Discover More.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › turbulenceTURBULENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Turbulence is violent and uneven movement within a particular area of air, liquid, or gas.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › turbulenceTurbulence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The word turbulence can be used to refer to atmospheric instability, such as sudden, unpredictable air movements resulting from a storm, but the word has a broader meaning as well and you will often hear it used to describe any situation characterized by unrest and disorder.