| the flow of a fluid past an object such that the velocity at any fixed point in the fluid varies irregularly. |
| turbulent flow n. The motion of a fluid having local velocities and pressures that fluctuate randomly. |
turbulent flow  (tûr'byə-lənt) Pronunciation Key
Movement of a fluid in which subcurrents in the fluid display turbulence, moving in irregular patterns, while the overall flow is in one direction. Turbulent flow is common in nonviscous fluids moving at high velocities. Compare laminar flow. |
