Definition of turbulence Turbulence
/tɚˈbjʌlʌns/ - [terbyuluns] - tur•bu•lence
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What does turbulence mean?
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NounPlural: turbulences |
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| turbulence - a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally); "the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence" | ||
| upheaval, Sturm und Drang | ||
| disorder a disturbance of the peace or of public order | ||
| political science, government, politics the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government" | ||
| fermentation, tempestuousness, unrest, ferment, agitation a state of wild storminess | ||
| roller coaster elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines) | ||
| turbulence - unstable flow of a liquid or gas | ||
| turbulency | ||
| physical phenomenon a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy | ||
| turbulence - instability in the atmosphere | ||
| bad weather, inclementness, inclemency weather unsuitable for outdoor activities | ||
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- turbulence (Noun)
The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance. - turbulence (Noun)
Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest. - turbulence (Noun)
Specifically, a state of agitation or disturbance in the air which is disruptive to an aircraft. - turbulence (Noun)
An instance or type of such state or disturbance.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- turbulence (n.)
The quality or state of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumult; disorder; agitation.
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turbulence
Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.
Wikipedia 
- In fluid dynamics, turbulence or turbulent flow is a flow regime characterized by chaotic, stochastic property changes. This includes low momentum diffusion, high momentum convection, and rapid variation of pressure and velocity in space and time. Flow that is not turbulent is called laminar flow.
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🔤- turbulence, noun, singular of turbulences.
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