The meaning of TURBULENCE is the quality or state of being turbulent. How to use turbulence in a sentence. What causes turbulence, and what can you do if it happens to you? Turbulence can be scary, but here’s the science behind this natural phenomenon—and tips to stay safe on a plane. Turbulent flow or turbulence is a phenomenon that occurs when a fluid, such as water or air, moves irregularly and chaotically. It is characterized by the formation of eddies and vortices within the fluid. Instead of traveling in parallel paths, the fluid particles collide and mix, creating eddies and disturbances. Turbulent flow usually results from low-viscosity fluids moving at high velocities. Turbulence is violent and uneven movement within a particular area of air, liquid, or gas. His plane encountered severe turbulence and winds of nearly two-hundred miles an hour. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
