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单词 turbulence
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turbulence

[ tur-byuh-luhns ]
/ ˈtɜr byə ləns /
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noun

the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion.
Hydraulics. the haphazard secondary motion caused by eddies within a moving fluid.
Meteorology. irregular motion of the atmosphere, as that indicated by gusts and lulls in the wind.
Sometimes tur·bu·len·cy .

Origin of turbulence

From the Late Latin word turbulentia, dating back to 1590–1600. See turbulent, -ence

Words nearby turbulence

turbo-ramjet engine, turboshaft, turbosupercharger, turbot, turbotrain, turbulence, turbulent, turbulent flow, Turco-, Turcoman, Turcophile
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British Dictionary definitions for turbulence

turbulence

rarely turbulency (ˈtɜːbjʊˌlənsɪ)

/ (ˈtɜːbjʊləns) /

noun

a state or condition of confusion, movement, or agitation; disorder
meteorol local instability in the atmosphere, oceans, or rivers
turbulent flow in a liquid or gas
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Scientific definitions for turbulence

turbulence
[ tûrbyə-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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