Turbulence

n.

1.

The quality or state of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumult; disorder; agitation. The years of . . . warfare and turbulence which ensued. - Southey.

Noun	1.	turbulence - unstable flow of a liquid or gas Synonyms: turbulency
	2.	turbulence - instability in the atmosphere
	3.	turbulence - a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally); "the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence" Synonyms: Sturm und Drang, upheaval

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