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n. The state or quality of being turbulent: times of turbulence and confusion.

n. Turbulent flow.

n. An eddying motion of the atmosphere that interrupts the flow of wind.

n. The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.

n. Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.

n. Specifically, a state of agitation or disturbance in the air which is disruptive to an aircraft.

n. An instance or type of such state or disturbance.

n. The quality or state of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumult; disorder; agitation.

n. The state or character of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumultuousness; agitation; disorder; commotion; refractoriness; insubordination.

n. Syn. Tumult, riot, sedition, mutiny, insurrection.

n. a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

n. instability in the atmosphere

n. unstable flow of a liquid or gas

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