turbulence

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin turbulentia, or from turbulent + -ence.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/
• (America) IPA: /ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/

Noun

turbulence

1. (uncountable) The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.
2. (uncountable) Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.
3. (uncountable, aviation) Specifically, a state of agitation or disturbance in the air which is disruptive to an aircraft.
4. (countable) An instance or type of such state or disturbance.

Translations

• French: turbulence
• German: Turbulenz
• Italian: turbolenza
• Portuguese: turbulência
• Russian: турбуле́нтность
• Spanish: turbulencia

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