English dictionary

turbulence

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

unstable flow of a liquid or gas

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms turbulency

Source: WordNet 3.0
instability in the atmosphere

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

noun.state

Examples
The industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence.

Synonyms sturm und drang upheaval

Source: WordNet 3.0
The quality or state of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumult; disorder; agitation.

noun

Source: webster1913