"turbulence" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

Unstable flow of a liquid or gas (synset 111541422)
is a type of: physical phenomenon - a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy

subtypes: countercurrent, crosscurrent, rip, riptide, tide rip - a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current

same as: turbulency
Instability in the atmosphere (synset 114547985)
is a type of: bad weather, inclemency, inclementness - weather unsuitable for outdoor activities

subtypes: clear-air turbulence - strong turbulence in an otherwise cloudless region that subjects aircraft to violent updrafts or downdrafts
A state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally) (synset 114002658)
"the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence"

referred to in: government, political science, politics - the study of government of states and other political units

is a type of: disorder - a disturbance of the peace or of public order
subtypes:
- agitation, ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, unrest - a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
- roller coaster - anything characterized by abrupt and extreme changes (especially up and down)
- violence - a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.
same as: sturm und drang, upheaval