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turbulence vs turbulences

The correct term is "turbulence." The word "turbulences" is not commonly used in English. It is more appropriate to use the singular form when referring to the chaotic or unstable flow of air or water.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

turbulence

Correct. This is the appropriate term to refer to chaotic or unstable flow of air or water.

Use "turbulence" when describing the state of flow characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and velocity.

Examples:

  • The airplane experienced severe turbulence during the storm.
  • The boat encountered unexpected turbulence in the water.
  • This concerns mainly cars and turbulence in aeroplanes.
  • Heavy turbulence is predicted above 15,000 feet.
  • Inspections following abnormal events such as heavy landings and flight through turbulence.
  • aircraft type and category of wake turbulence;
  • However, financial turbulence during the crisis has been contained.
  • It is against that background that we must view the recent financial turbulence that I mentioned earlier.
  • Fourthly, there are specific problems to deal with as a result of this turbulence.
  • The market has reacted with turbulence in share prices and a tightening of financial conditions.
  • Smaller farms have been particularly affected by market turbulence in recent months.
  • Institutional changes often take place after turbulence and financial crises.
  • - Put the 'turbulence impetus' on.
  • Well, folks, we apologize... for the heavy turbulence we just experienced.
  • Ladies and gentlemen, we maybe approaching... some turbulence.
  • It can't cloak its turbulence.
  • The reaction caused gas turbulence of a totally unexpected magnitude.
  • I'm detecting atmospheric turbulence and pockets of electrical activity.
  • Our warning system can pick up the turbulence this creates.
  • We're heading into a bit of turbulence.
  • - It is a classical turbulence.
  • What cloud types would indicate convective turbulence?

Alternatives:

  • air turbulence
  • turbulent flow
  • rough air

turbulences

Incorrect. This term is not commonly used in English. Stick to the singular form "turbulence."

  • It has shielded our citizens from economic turbulences.
  • Secondly the absence of currency risks and low country specific risk premia imply that the more fragile EU economies have been able to face financial market turbulences relatively unaffected.
  • In addition the global economic slowdown and stock market turbulences were also felt in risk capital markets.
  • But they are now likely to be increasingly intertwined as the financial turbulences can affect negatively the real economy as indicated under 2.
  • The pilot has just switched on the "fasten seatbelts" sign because we are crossing an area with turbulences.
  • In view of these market turbulences, the complainant does not want to pursue its current case which was based on an analysis of historic data that no longer fully reflect the current market conditions.
  • Externally, the euro is providing shelter against current financial market turbulences and its strength alleviates some of the effects of price hikes on global food and energy markets driven by strong demand, not least from new emerging giants.
  • Public Hearing on CRD IV: The right conclusions from financial turbulences, the proper framework for European Supervision?
  • Points out that the oil price derivatives, the turnover of which has been as much as six times higher than real trade, are highly speculative and create market turbulences;
  • In turn, this can lead via higher default rate expectations to more financial turbulences.
  • In this House we have already dealt on a number of occasions with turbulences in the world of international finance.
  • However, following the recent turbulences on the financial markets in the US and - to a somewhat lesser extent - in the EU, the estimated EU growth figures may have to be slightly moderated.
  • You are on a plane, you hit some turbulences, ...the stewardess falls in your lap, ...you take her home, ...and three years later you're getting married.
  • How can the Commission help new EU Member States such as Romania and Bulgaria to implement the new EU regulations and reduce the negative impact of the turbulences induced by the activity of cross-border banks? -
  • This concerns mainly cars and turbulence in aeroplanes.
  • Heavy turbulence is predicted above 15,000 feet.
  • All passengers died when the aircraft suffered turbulence.
  • She becomes sick, possibly from turbulence.
  • Earlier you said there was turbulence.
  • According to the complainant, this withdrawal was prompted by the recent market turbulence.

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