turbulence
[ tur-byuh-luh ns ]
/ ˈtɜr byə ləns /
noun
the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion.
Hydraulics.
the haphazard secondary motion caused by eddies within a moving fluid.
Meteorology.
irregular motion of the atmosphere, as that indicated by gusts and lulls in the wind.
Sometimes
tur·bu·len·cy.
Words nearby turbulence
turbopump,
turboshaft,
turbosupercharger,
turbot,
turbotrain,
turbulence,
turbulent,
turbulent flow,
turco,
turco-,
turcoman
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British Dictionary definitions for turbulence
turbulence
rarely turbulency (ˈtɜːbjʊˌlənsɪ)
/ (ˈtɜːbjʊləns) /
noun
a state or condition of confusion, movement, or agitation; disorder
meteorol
local instability in the atmosphere, oceans, or rivers
turbulent flow in a liquid or gas
Scientific definitions for turbulence
turbulence
[ tûr′byə-ləns ]
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.