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turbulence

Syllabification: (tur·bu·lence)

Pronunciation: /ˈtərbyələns/

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Definition of turbulence

noun

violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid:the plane shuddered as it entered some turbulence
conflict; confusion:a time of political turbulence