turbulence

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/

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• Hyphenation: tur‧bu‧lence

Noun

Singular turbulence

Plural turbulences

1. (uncountable) Turbulence is a violent or unsteady movement of gases and liquids.

   Pilots will instruct passengers to return to their seats whenever the aircraft is experiencing turbulence.

Related words

• turbulent