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   turbulence

   /ˈtəːbjʊləns/

   noun

   • 1. violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid: "the plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence" Similar rough air currentsirregular atmospheric motionuneven air movementroughnessstorminesstempestuousnessheavinessviolencewildnesschoppinessagitationOpposite calmness
   • ▪ a state of conflict or confusion: "political turbulence" Similar turmoilinstabilityconflictupheavaltumulttroublesunrestfermentdisorderdisruptiondisturbancechaosconfusionSturm und DrangOpposite peacecalmness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin turbulentia, from turbulentus ‘full of commotion’ (see turbulent).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTURBULENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TURBULENCE definition: 1. a state of confusion without any order: 2. strong sudden movements within air or water: 3. a…. Learn more.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TurbulenceTurbulence - Wikipedia

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   In fluid dynamics, turbulence or turbulent flow is fluid motion characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity. It is in contrast to laminar flow , which occurs when a fluid flows in parallel layers with no disruption between those layers.

5. www.nationalgeographic.com › what-is-turbulence-explainedWhat causes turbulence, and what can you do if it happens to you?

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   Mar 3, 2023 · In air travel, turbulence is a certainty and a major source of flight anxiety for flyers of all stripes. But understanding what causes turbulence, where it occurs, and the high-tech tools...

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6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › turbulenceTurbulence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TURBULENCE is the quality or state of being turbulent. How to use turbulence in a sentence.

7. www.britannica.com › science › turbulenceFluid Dynamics, Flow Patterns & Turbulence - Britannica

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   Sep 12, 2024 · turbulence, In fluid mechanics, a flow condition (see turbulent flow) in which local speed and pressure change unpredictably as an average flow is maintained. Common examples are wind and water swirling around obstructions, or fast flow (Reynolds number greater than 2,100) of any sort.

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8. www.youtube.com › watchWhat Is Turbulence? Turbulent Fluid Dynamics are Everywhere

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   Mar 19, 2021 · Turbulent fluid dynamics are literally all around us. This video describes the fundamental characteristics of turbulence with several examples from nature and from engineering. We discuss how...

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9. www.nature.com › articles › natureMysteries of turbulence unravelled - Nature

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   Aug 24, 2017 · An improved understanding of turbulence and its implications for energy transfer could have big pay-offs for scientists — from astrophysicists who want to model how gas flows in galaxy clusters...