turbulence
tur·bu·lence
noun \ˈtər-byə-lən(t)s\Definition of TURBULENCE
: the quality or state of being turbulent: as a : great commotion or agitation <emotional turbulence> b : irregular atmospheric motion especially when characterized by up-and-down currents c : departure in a fluid from a smooth flow
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- The plane hit quite a bit of turbulence during our flight.
- A period of turbulence preceded the riots.
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