Turbulence \Tur"bu*lence\, n. [L. turbulentia: cf. F. turbulebce.]

The quality or state of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumult; disorder; agitation. --Shak.

The years of . . . warfare and turbulence which ensued. --Southey.

Syn: Agitation; commotion; tumult; tumultuousness; termagance; unruliness; insubordination; rioting.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)