Turbulence
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.
noun
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
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.
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