turbulence

• Sustantivo que denota un flujo inestable e irregular de un fluido o gas, usado a menudo para describir sacudidas durante un vuelo o un estado de fuerte perturbación y desorden en un contexto social o político.

A noun referring to unstable, irregular flow of a fluid or gas, often used to describe bumpy air conditions during flight or a state of violent disturbance and disorder in social or political contexts.

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1. Unstable flow of fluidB2formalscientific

   Irregular and chaotic movement of a liquid or gas, characterized by eddies and unpredictable changes.

   turbulencia (de un fluido)

   • The turbulence in the river made swimming dangerous.
   • Engineers study turbulence to improve aircraft design.
   • The flow of water in the pipe became turbulent at high speeds.

   Sinónimosturbulency

2. Atmospheric instabilityB1formalscientific

   Irregular and unpredictable movement of air in the atmosphere, often causing bumpy flights.

   Turbulencia atmosférica

   • The pilot warned us about turbulence ahead.
   • We experienced severe turbulence during the storm.
   • Clear-air turbulence can occur without warning.

   Sinónimosbumpinesschoppinessroughness

   Antónimoscalmstabilitystillness

3. Social or political disorderB2formal

   A state of violent disturbance, confusion, or instability in society, politics, or other systems.

   Turbulencia social o política

   • The country experienced political turbulence after the election.
   • Economic turbulence led to widespread protests.
   • The region has been in a state of turbulence for decades.

   Sinónimosagitationchaoscommotionconvulsiondisorderdisturbanceinstabilityturmoilunrestupheaval

   Antónimoscalmharmonyorderpeacestability