turbulence
Pronunciation: /ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/
The English word “turbulence” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.
- Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.
- Specifically, a state of agitation or disturbance in the air which is disruptive to an aircraft.
- An instance or type of such state or disturbance.
Etymology
From Middle English turbulence (“turbidity, cloudiness”), from Late Latin turbulentia (“trouble, disquiet”). By surface analysis, turbulent + -ence.
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