turbulent flow

/ˌtʌrbjələnt floʊ/
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Definitions of turbulent flow
  1. noun
    flow in which the velocity at any point varies erratically
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    types:
    sea
    turbulent water with swells of considerable size
    head sea
    a sea in which the waves are running directly against the course of the ship
    type of:
    flow
    any uninterrupted stream or discharge
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