turbulence

1. (uncountable)The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.

   a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

2. (uncountable)Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.

   Turbulenz

   турбуле́нтностьturbuléntnostʹ, турбуле́нцияturbuléncija

   турбуле́нтністьturbuléntnistʹ

3. (uncountable)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.

1. We had a rough flight because of turbulence.

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2. We're currently experiencing some turbulence.

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3. We are currently experiencing some turbulence.

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4. A bird flying out of the water is careful not to cause turbulence.

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5. Gabriel’s plane experienced turbulence.

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