A turbulência
Example: A turbulência no voo fez todos os passageiros ficarem nervosos.
Definition
"Turbulence" refers to irregular or violent movement of air that causes an airplane to shake or jolt during flight, often making passengers feel uneasy or nervous as the aircraft experiences sudden changes in altitude or motion.
Etymology
The word "turbulence" comes from the Latin word 'turbulentia,' meaning disorder or commotion. It was adopted into English to describe chaotic motion in fluids and the atmosphere, perfectly capturing the unsettled air currents that affect airplanes during flight.
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