De turbulentie
Example: De turbulentie tijdens de vlucht maakte veel passagiers nerveus.
Definition
"De turbulentie" refers to the irregular and often sudden movement of air that can cause an aircraft to shake during flight, making the journey uncomfortable or unsettling for passengers. It is a common phenomenon experienced in aviation.
Etymology
The word "de turbulentie" originates from the Latin word 'turbulentia,' which means disturbance or commotion. It entered Dutch through scientific and technical language, describing chaotic air currents. Did you know? The term 'turbulence' was first used in aviation to describe airflow irregularities that pilots must navigate carefully.
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"De turbulentie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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