turbulencia

Definitions of turbulencia
  1. noun
    the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline
    synonyms: insubordinación, voluntariedad, voluntarismo
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    types:
    perversidad, terquedad
    deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
  2. noun
    unstable flow of a liquid or gas
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    contracorriente
    a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
    type of:
    fenómeno físico
    a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
  3. noun
    a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
    synonyms: solevantamiento
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    agitación, fermento, inquietud
    a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
    violencia
    a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.
    cólera, rabia
    violent state of the elements
    type of:
    desorden
    a disturbance of the peace or of public order
  4. noun
    instability in the atmosphere
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    type of:
    inclemencia, intemperie, mal tiempo
    weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
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