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turbulent flow

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turbulent flow
n.
The motion of a fluid having local velocities and pressures that fluctuate randomly.

turbulent flow
n
(Physics / General Physics) flow of a fluid in which its velocity at any point varies rapidly in an irregular manner Compare laminar flow See also streamline flow

turbulent flow  (tûrby-lnt)
Movement of a fluid in which subcurrents in the fluid display turbulence, moving in irregular patterns, while the overall flow is in one direction. Turbulent flow is common in nonviscous fluids moving at high velocities. Compare laminar flow.
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Noun1.turbulent flowturbulent flow - flow in which the velocity at any point varies erratically
sea - turbulent water with swells of considerable size; "heavy seas"
flow - any uninterrupted stream or discharge


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