turbulence
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byə 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.
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turbulence or (rarely) turbulency (ˈtɜːbjʊləns, ˈtɜːbjʊˌlənsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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Science Dictionary
| 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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Example sentences
The limiting factor is spacing arrivals is wake turbulence.
Although turbulence is scary, it's rarely dangerous.
As it rises, the moisture condenses to form clouds, which are jostled by internal turbulence.
Look more closely, and you see three weather systems where turbulence and storms are possible.
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