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turbulence
[tur-byuh-luhns]
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.
turbulence
/ ˈtɜːbjʊləns, ˈtɜːbjʊˌlənsɪ /
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
turbulence
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.
Word History and Origins
Origin of turbulence1
Example Sentences
“We expect a period of short-term turbulence across oil, equities and currencies as some investors reposition.”
The CEO acknowledged the “turbulence” brought by the tariffs agenda, but said that original equipment manufacturers, “have largely navigated it well.”
The company said in July that it would cut production and staffing as many customers adopted a wait-and-see approach amid turbulence triggered by trade barriers and tariffs.
Foreign currency reserves are also diminishing as Argentines rush to the safety of the dollar to hedge against economic turbulence risks ahead of Sunday’s midterm elections.
So, though Rohl is only 36, he's had experience of football's turbulence.
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