turbulence - Definition from the METEOROLOGY topic - HARD SCIENCE

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turbulence
noun

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[uncountable]

1HEM irregular and violent movements of air or water that are caused by the wind

2 a political or emotional situation that is very confused:

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A period of political turbulence followed the civil war.

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