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   turbulent

   /ˈtəːbjʊlənt/

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm: "the country's turbulent history" Similar tempestuousstormyunstableunsettledtumultuousexplosivein turmoilfull of upheavalsfull of conflictfull of ups and downsroller-coasterchaoticfull of confusionviolentwildanarchiclawlessOpposite peaceful
   • ▪ (of air or water) moving unsteadily or violently: "the turbulent sea" Similar roughstormytempestuousstorm-tossedheavyviolentwildangryragingboilingseethingfoamingchoppybumpyagitatedsquallyblusteryroilyliterary:welteringrare:boisterousOpposite calmquietglassy
   • ▪ relating to or denoting flow of a fluid in which the velocity at any point fluctuates irregularly and there is continual mixing rather than a steady or laminar flow pattern.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin turbulentus ‘full of commotion’, from turba ‘crowd’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. turbulently adverb

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   What does a turbulent time mean?

   • Turbulent means chaotic, disordered, characterized by conflict. A time of war is a turbulent time for a country. If your family moves and your parents get divorced, you might call that a turbulent period in your history. This adjective also commonly describes unstable or violent movement in the atmosphere, or in oceans and rivers.

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   What is a turbulent flow?

   • A turbulent flow is a flow in which a fluid moves around in an irregular way. Turbulent flow is the random movement of fluids. The turbulent eddies in the flow allow very good mixing. A turbulent flow is a flow in which a fluid moves around in an irregular way. Collins COBUILD Key Words for Chemical Engineering. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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   Jul 2, 2012 · a. : exhibiting physical turbulence. turbulent air. b. : characterized by agitation or tumult : tempestuous. a turbulent marriage. 2. : causing unrest, violence, or disturbance. a set of mischievous, turbulent rebels Anne Brönte.

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   Define turbulent. turbulent synonyms, turbulent pronunciation, turbulent translation, English dictionary definition of turbulent. adj. 1. Moving rapidly or violently: turbulent rapids. 2. Characterized by disorder, commotion, or unrest: a turbulent period in history. tur′bu·lent·ly...