turbulence

The state or quality of being turbulent.

Turbulent flow.

An eddying motion of the atmosphere that interrupts the flow of wind.

The state or character of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumultuousness; agitation; disorder; commotion; refractoriness; insubordination.

Syn. Tumult, riot, sedition, mutiny, insurrection.

The quality or state of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumult; disorder; agitation.

The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.

Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest.

Specifically, a state of agitation or disturbance in the air which is disruptive to an aircraft.

An instance or type of such state or disturbance.