turbulence

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Regno Unito//ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns//
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The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.

sostantivo

1
The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.
Turbulence was everywhere, within every blade of grass, every drop of dew on a leaf, every cloud in the sky, and every star beyond. The turbulence was purposeless, but in huge quantities of purposeless turbulence, purpose took shape.
2
Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.
3
Specifically, a state of agitation or disturbance in the air which is disruptive to an aircraft.
4
An instance or type of such state or disturbance.
In a brief and abashed Tory conference speech, Kwarteng admitted it had been a “tough day” – hours after rowing back on the tax cut for high earners. He said his economic plan had caused “a little turbulence”.

Etimologia

From Middle English turbulence (“turbidity, cloudiness”), from Late Latin turbulentia (“trouble, disquiet”). By surface analysis, turbulent + -ence.

Forme

plurale: turbulences

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turbulence · The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.

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