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turbulence

[tur-byuh-luhns]

tur·bu·lence

[tur-byuh-luhns]
noun
1.
the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion.
2.
Hydraulics. the haphazard secondary motion caused by eddies within a moving fluid.
3.
Meteorology. irregular motion of the atmosphere, as that indicated by gusts and lulls in the wind.
Also, tur·bu·len·cy.


Origin:
1590–1600; < Late Latin turbulentia. See turbulent, -ence
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Turbulence is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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World English Dictionary
turbulence or (rarely) turbulency (ˈtɜːbjʊləns, ˈtɜːbjʊˌlənsɪ)
 
n
1.  a state or condition of confusion, movement, or agitation; disorder
2.  meteorol local instability in the atmosphere, oceans, or rivers
3.  turbulent flow in a liquid or gas
 
turbulency or (rarely) turbulency
 
n

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turbulence   (tûr'byə-ləns)  Pronunciation Key 
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.
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