turbulence

nounfeminine/tuɾβuˈlẽsjɐ/medium

tur·bu·lên·ci·a

Definition

Violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or a state of conflict or confusion.

The plane hit an area of severe turbulence.

Political turbulence followed the scandal.

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Common collocations

air turbulencepolitical turbulencezone of turbulence

Do latim 'turbulentia', de 'turbulentus' ('turbulento').