turbulence
turbyuh luhns
- n unstable flow of a liquid or gas
- n instability in the atmosphere
- n a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence
- After a rocky ride claims the life of a passenger, airlines look for better ways to spot turbulence.
- Costa Rica, long an island of tranquillity in troubled Central America, is experiencing some unaccustomed turbulence.
- United Airlines 747 struck by surprise turbulence over Pacific.