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turbulence

Pronunciation: /ˈtəːbjʊl(ə)ns/

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Definition of turbulence

noun

[mass noun]
  • violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid:the plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence
  • a state of conflict or confusion:political turbulence

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, or from late Latin turbulentia, from turbulentus 'full of commotion' (see turbulent)

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