Turbulence Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Turbulence

Meaning 1 : a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

    Example : the industrial revolution was a period of great turbulence

    Synonyms : sturm und drang,  upheaval
Meaning 2 : unstable flow of a liquid or gas

    Synonyms : turbulency
Meaning 3 : instability in the atmosphere